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M1.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Banning, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 13:45:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Banning, California (United States) on July 24, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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