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M1.8 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Heber, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 07:08:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Heber, California (United States) on February 28, 2026 at 07:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 07:08:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Heber
County
Imperial County
Village
Heber
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.69767, -115.53117
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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