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M0.5 Depth: 17.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Riverside County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 04:49:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Riverside County, California (United States) on July 9, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 km
17.2 km — close to 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

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