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M1.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 19:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 19:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.32417, -117.81284
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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