M1.0 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 5 km S of Mojave, CA

UTC time: 2026-08-25 18:59:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of Mojave, CA. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 18:59:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.00383, -118.18450
Temperature
37.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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