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M1.9 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 10:40:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 10:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 10:40:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.79900, -118.93267
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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