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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yorba Linda, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 16:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Yorba Linda, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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