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M1.2 Depth: -0.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near El Cerrito, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 19:01:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 19:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near El Cerrito, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 19:01:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
El Cerrito
County
Riverside County
Village
El Cerrito
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.87150, -117.50467
Temperature
34.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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