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M0.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Valle Vista, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 06:31:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Valle Vista, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 06:31:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Valle Vista
County
Riverside County
Village
Valle Vista
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.76800, -116.88350
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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