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M1.3 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 16:56:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 16:56:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.84700, -118.97583
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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