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M1.8 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Glen Ellen, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 19:16:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Glen Ellen, California (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 19:16:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Glen Ellen
County
Sonoma County
Village
Glen Ellen
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.37667, -122.50066
Temperature
29.1°C

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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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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