M1.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Cobb, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 09:20:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 09:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Cobb, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-03 09:20:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Cobb

County

Lake County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.83500, -122.73183

Temperature

19.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

-0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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