M1.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Orange, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 08:03:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Orange, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 08:03:00 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.83550, -117.83366
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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