M1.4 Depth: 8.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-14 21:30:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Matamo, California (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 243 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 21:30:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Matamo

County

San Diego County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.76867, -116.88050

Temperature

30.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 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

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