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M1.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Middletown, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 08:50:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 08:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Middletown, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 08:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Middletown
County
Lake County
Village
Middletown
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.75483, -122.60966
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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