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M2.7 Depth: 14.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Malibu, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 04:58:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Malibu, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to 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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