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M1.2 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Whittier, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 02:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 02:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Whittier, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 224 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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