M2.2 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 14:09:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on July 23, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 14:09:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.96817, -119.13383
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than 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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