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M4.1 Depth: 5.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Oakland, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 15:30:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Oakland, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 15:30:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Oakland
County
Alameda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.75917, -122.15117
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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