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M0.9 Depth: -0.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Alpine, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 10:57:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 10:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Alpine, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 10:57:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Alpine
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.81833, -116.78817
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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