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M0.8 Depth: -0.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Poway, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 00:52:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Poway, California (United States). 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 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
-0.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 00:52:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Poway
County
San Diego County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.00817, -117.02800
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.6 km
Shallow
-0.6 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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