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M1.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 16:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 16:18:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.06767, -155.40233
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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