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M0.8 Depth: 4.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 4 km SSE of Highland, CA

UTC time: 2026-08-25 18:03:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km SSE of Highland, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 18:03:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.09550, -117.19800
Temperature
34.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 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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