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M1.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Middletown, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 17:27:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Middletown, California (United States) on May 14, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 17:27:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Middletown
County
Lake County
Village
Middletown
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.77533, -122.60883
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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