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M2.0 Depth: 22.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Santa Ana, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 17:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Santa Ana, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 17:43:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Santa Ana
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.76767, -117.85533
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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