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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 12:21:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on April 23, 2026 at 12:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 12:21:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.04830, -119.09940
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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