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M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-19 05:21:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Tulare County, California (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 05:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 231 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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