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M3.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Imperial County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 16:24:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 16:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Imperial County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to 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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