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M2.2 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 15:54:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on January 28, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 15:54:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.37383, -117.72267
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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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