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M2.1 Depth: 4.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Monterey County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 19:51:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 19:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Monterey County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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