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M2.1 Depth: 23.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 19 km NE of Maricopa, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 05:38:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 05:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 19 km NE of Maricopa, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 05:38:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.16350, -119.23317
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.9 km
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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