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M1.1 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 15:18:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Kern County, California (United States) on August 26, 2026 at 15:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 15:18:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Kern County
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.70083, -118.09700
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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