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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 21:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 21:05:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.13850, -118.40333
Temperature
25.3°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 (15.9 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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