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M2.3 Depth: 0.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Logan, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 18:04:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Logan, California (United States) on August 4, 2026 at 18:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 18:04:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Logan
County
San Benito County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.89750, -121.62033
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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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