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M1.5 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Orange, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 17:15:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Orange, California (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 17:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 235 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 17:15:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Orange
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.79483, -117.77016
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to 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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