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M1.5 Depth: 26.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-17 19:23:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Stanton, California (United States) on January 17, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 19:23:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Stanton
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.81267, -117.99717
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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