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M1.7 Depth: 20.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 14:40:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 14:40:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.27483, -124.51583
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 264 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 290 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 297 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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