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M0.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Cobb, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 14:53:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Cobb, California (United States) on August 11, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 14:53:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Cobb
County
Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82683, -122.76667
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
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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