M1.5 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 05:56:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 05:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 248 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 05:56:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.95917, -118.65350
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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    Distance: 294 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
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    Distance: 357 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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