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M1.8 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Tulare County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 03:49:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Tulare County, California (United States) on June 24, 2026 at 03:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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