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M1.4 Depth: -0.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Santa Clara County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 03:40:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Santa Clara County, California (United States) on July 23, 2026 at 03:40 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 165 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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