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M2.2 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Tulare County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 15:35:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Tulare County, California (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 15:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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