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M1.8 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near San Bernardino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 20:09:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near San Bernardino County, California (United States) on January 25, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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