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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 02:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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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