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M1.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 15:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 15:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 15:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.30950, -117.81000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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