M2.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 10:21:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on June 20, 2026 at 10:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 128 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 10:21:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.71517, -118.28433
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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