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M1.5 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 22:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on August 7, 2026 at 22:20 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 22:20:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.68600, -120.00300
Temperature
37.5°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 (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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