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M0.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Barona, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 05:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Barona, California (United States) on February 3, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 05:49:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Barona
County
San Diego County
Village
Barona
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.94200, -116.84433
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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