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M1.8 Depth: 22.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-28 18:33:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Redway, California (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 18:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
22.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 18:33:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Redway
County
Humboldt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.13334, -123.82784
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.5 km
Shallow
22.5 km
22.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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