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M1.3 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 08:50:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 08:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 08:50:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.32583, -118.67350
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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