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M1.3 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Fullerton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 14:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Fullerton, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 14:49:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fullerton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.87117, -117.89150
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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