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M3.5 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 05:40:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on February 23, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 05:40:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.55333, -118.46800
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 268 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 396 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 475 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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