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M1.6 Depth: -1.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Los Angeles County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 16:16:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Los Angeles County, California (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 16:16 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 256 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.2 km
Shallow
-1.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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