M1.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Mojave, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:55:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Mojave, California (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-24 18:55:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Mojave

County

Kern County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

34.98183, -118.19650

Temperature

38.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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