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M0.3 Depth: 10.2 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 8 km SE of Winchester, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 10:35:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SE of Winchester, CA (United States) on January 1, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 10:35:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.66483, -117.01733
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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