M1.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:53:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on September 1, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 18:53:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Kern County

County

Kern County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.87117, -118.77033

Temperature

22.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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