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M0.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 18:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 18:39 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 18:39:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.05483, -119.13300
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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