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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 21:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 21:23:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.27817, -118.57250
Temperature
33.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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