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M1.3 Depth: -0.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Imperial County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 18:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Imperial County, California (United States) on June 15, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 61 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 347 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • San Francisco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 1075 ·United States
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 407 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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