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M1.0 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Walnut Creek, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 11:24:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Walnut Creek, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 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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