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M0.5 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Pauma, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 11:25:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Pauma, California (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 11:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 11:25:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Pauma
County
San Diego County
Village
Pauma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.36300, -116.96217
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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