M2.4 Depth: 2.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Bonsall, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 00:20:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Bonsall, California (United States) on January 28, 2026 at 00:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 00:20:07 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Bonsall
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.29467, -117.24050
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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