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M1.7 Depth: 56.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Imperial County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 03:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Imperial County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.9 km
Shallow
56.9 km
56.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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