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M1.9 Depth: -0.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Baker, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 23:26:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Baker, California (United States). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 23:26:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Baker
County
Kern County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.03983, -117.67917
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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