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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 12:43:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 8, 2026 at 12:43 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 12:43:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.57717, -118.21200
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0 km
Shallow
-0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 245 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 389 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 457 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 476 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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