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M1.8 Depth: 34.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 23:01:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
34.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 23:01:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.06217, -155.34016
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 km
34.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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    Distance: 17 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 89 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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