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M1.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 16:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 16:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 129 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 16:57:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.04033, -155.33749
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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