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M0.8 Depth: 10.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Sonoma County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 23:17:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Sonoma County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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

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    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
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