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M1.4 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Cobb, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 05:48:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Cobb, California (United States) on June 20, 2026 at 05:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 129 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 05:48:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Cobb
County
Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.74883, -122.70583
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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