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M0.7 Depth: 9.7 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Alpine, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 00:24:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Alpine, California (United States) on January 19, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 00:24:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Alpine
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.90750, -116.76817
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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