M1.4 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 23:27:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on February 26, 2026 at 23:27 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

-0.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 23:27:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Kern County

County

Kern County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

34.84567, -118.74883

Temperature

9.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.5 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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