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M2.4 Depth: 22.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 17:08:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
22.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 17:08:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.24267, -118.30433
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.6 km
Shallow
22.6 km
22.6 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 250 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
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    Distance: 427 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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    Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 492 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States

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