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M1.9 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pala, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 17:09:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Pala, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 17:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Pala
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.40750, -117.08300
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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