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M2.4 Depth: 27.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Vista, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 15:48:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Vista, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 131 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 15:48:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Vista
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.15100, -117.22867
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 km
27.8 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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