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M1.4 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Oakland, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 12:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Oakland, California (United States) on August 21, 2026 at 12:39 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 12:39:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Oakland
County
Alameda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.75967, -122.14100
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 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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