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M1.1 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Foster, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 17:58:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Foster, California (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 17:58:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Foster
County
San Diego County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.89700, -116.94067
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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