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M1.6 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 11:47:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower 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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