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M2.0 Depth: 27.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 13:48:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
27.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 13:48:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.71217, -118.45316
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.1 km
Shallow
27.1 km
27.1 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 269 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 379 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 439 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 480 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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