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M2.1 Depth: 32.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Huntington Beach, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 15:04:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Huntington Beach, California (United States) on January 5, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.7 km
Shallow
32.7 km
32.7 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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