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M1.0 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Mercuryville, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 02:18:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Mercuryville, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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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