M1.0 Depth: 21.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Jurupa Valley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 08:47:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Jurupa Valley, California (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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