M2.3 Depth: 81.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Orange (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 19:10:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Orange (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

81.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 19:10:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Orange

Source

scedc

Coordinates

33.78633, -117.77083

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

81.4 km

81.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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