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M1.8 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 18:51:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 26, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 18:51:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.62500, -118.36317
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to 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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