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M1.6 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near McCann, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 16:53:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near McCann, California (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 16:53:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
McCann
County
Humboldt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.31633, -123.82233
Temperature
14.9°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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