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M1.0 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Julian, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 12:27:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Julian, California (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 12:27:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Julian
County
San Diego County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.11683, -116.59634
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 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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