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M1.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Desert Lake, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 23:25:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Desert Lake, California (United States) on June 15, 2026 at 23:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 23:25:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Desert Lake
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.01483, -117.68333
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 224 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 278 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 438 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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