M1.9 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Paramount, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 19:33:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Paramount, California (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 19:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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