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M3.2 Depth: 13.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pauma, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 20:10:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pauma, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 20:10:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Pauma
County
San Diego County
Village
Pauma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.35266, -116.95450
Temperature
37.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 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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