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M1.2 Depth: -0.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Imperial County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 18:14:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Imperial County, California (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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