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M1.6 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Corona, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 19:51:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Corona, California (United States) on August 26, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 19:51:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Corona
County
Riverside County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.84184, -117.49516
Temperature
40.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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