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M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Hayward, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 11:21:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Hayward, California (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 11:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 11:21:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Hayward
County
Alameda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.63233, -122.03567
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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