M1.9 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 26 km W of Los Banos, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 08:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 26 km W of Los Banos, CA (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

-0.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 08:45:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.03350, -121.13800

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.5 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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