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M1.4 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Riverside County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:12:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Riverside County, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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