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M1.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near San Francisco, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 09:55:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near San Francisco, California (United States) on July 9, 2026 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 09:55:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
San Francisco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.72017, -122.52216
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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