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M0.8 Depth: 16.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Beaumont, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 07:22:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Beaumont, California (United States) on February 1, 2026 at 07:22 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 149 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 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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