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M1.5 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Jesmond Dene, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 14:16:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 14:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Jesmond Dene, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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