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M1.0 Depth: 1.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 12:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Humboldt County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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