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M1.6 Depth: 28.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Bankhead Springs, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 05:30:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Bankhead Springs, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 231 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.3 km
Shallow
28.3 km
28.3 km — deeper 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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