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M0.9 Depth: 12.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Rawson Canyon, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 14:08:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Rawson Canyon, California (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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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