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M1.8 Depth: 0.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 08:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 08:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 08:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.83950, -121.54100
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
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    Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 389 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
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