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M1.8 Depth: 22.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Redway, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 17:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Redway, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 128 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 17:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Redway
County
Humboldt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.12933, -123.82917
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.7 km
Shallow
22.7 km
22.7 km — deeper 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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