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M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Asti, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 17:38:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Asti, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 17:38 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 17:38:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Asti
County
Sonoma County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.77367, -122.95800
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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