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M1.7 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Walnut Creek, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 15:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Walnut Creek, California (United States) on June 13, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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