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M1.2 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kernville, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 19:23:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Kernville, California (United States) on July 26, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 19:23:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kernville
County
Kern County
Village
Kernville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.75933, -118.44283
Temperature
33.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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