M0.9 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Kern County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 07:36:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 07:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Kern County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-21 07:36:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Kern County

County

Kern County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.81717, -119.01833

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 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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