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M2.2 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Bonsall, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 18:58:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Bonsall, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 18:58:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Bonsall
County
San Diego County
Village
Bonsall
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.28517, -117.20317
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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