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M1.5 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Fulton, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 06:14:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Fulton, California (United States) on August 29, 2026 at 06:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 06:14:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fulton
County
Sonoma County
Village
Fulton
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.53483, -122.76450
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower 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

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