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M1.5 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 15:23:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 15:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 15:23:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.83600, -118.95683
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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