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M1.8 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Fullerton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 15:28:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Fullerton, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 15:28:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fullerton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.91800, -117.92516
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to 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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