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M0.9 Depth: -1.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Duarte, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Duarte, California (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.2 km
Shallow
-1.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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