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M1.5 Depth: 11.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:57:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Idyllwild, California (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 11:57:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Idyllwild
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.50300, -116.49483
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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