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M1.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 07:54:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 07:54:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.28150, -124.56133
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 260 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 293 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 294 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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