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M1.8 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 22:18:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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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 (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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