M1.8 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 19:34:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on August 16, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 19:34:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Kern County

County

Kern County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.79200, -118.93233

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.3 km

11.3 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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