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M2.0 Depth: -0.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 07:50:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). 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 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 07:50:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.59184, -119.91467
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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