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M1.7 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Seeley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 17:23:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Seeley, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 17:23:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Seeley
County
Imperial County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.76933, -115.63567
Temperature
38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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