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M3.1 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Prattville, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 18:24:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Prattville, California (United States) on June 14, 2026 at 18:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 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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    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
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    Distance: 208 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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