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M1.7 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Bakersfield, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 04:19:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Bakersfield, California (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 04:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 04:19:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Bakersfield
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.41200, -118.85067
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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