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M1.8 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 16:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 220 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 16:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.08133, -117.48350
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 174 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
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    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 438 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 452 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico

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