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M1.7 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 23:01:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on August 8, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 23:01:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.73717, -118.01334
Temperature
39.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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