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M1.9 Depth: 30.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 15:38:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 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: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
30.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 15:38:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.04367, -155.35667
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.5 km
Shallow
30.5 km
30.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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    Distance: 16 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 90 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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