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M1.7 Depth: 23.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-31 11:49:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Garberville, California (United States) on August 31, 2026 at 11:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 11:49:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Garberville
County
Humboldt County
Village
Garberville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.11133, -123.80434
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper 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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