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M1.5 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Asti, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 18:05:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Asti, California (United States) on August 25, 2026 at 18:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 18:05:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Asti
County
Sonoma County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.77083, -122.96000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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