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M1.7 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Hayward, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 18:11:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Hayward, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 18:11:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Hayward
County
Alameda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.64517, -122.07833
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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