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M0.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Mead Valley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 01:15:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Mead Valley, California (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 01:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 01:15:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Mead Valley
County
Riverside County
Village
Mead Valley
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.83800, -117.27800
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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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