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M1.1 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Walnut Creek, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 13:19:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Walnut Creek, California (United States) on June 11, 2026 at 13:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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