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M0.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Fullerton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:26:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Fullerton, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 249 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:26:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fullerton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.89783, -117.90450
Temperature
36.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0 km
Shallow
-0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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