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M1.7 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Oceanside, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 22:17:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Oceanside, California (United States) on August 6, 2026 at 22:17 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 146 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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