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M2.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 22:58:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 22:58:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.39817, -117.81500
Temperature
35.6°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 (15.4 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

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