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M0.6 Depth: 9.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 05:14:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on September 1, 2026 at 05:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 05:14:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.68550, -118.08117
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower 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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