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M1.2 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Oasis, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 16:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Oasis, California (United States) on July 27, 2026 at 16:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 16:13:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Oasis
County
Riverside County
Village
Oasis
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.47300, -116.08267
Temperature
34.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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