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M1.7 Depth: 21.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Garberville, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 20:45:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Garberville, California (United States) on January 12, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 20:45:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Garberville
County
Humboldt County
Village
Garberville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.09800, -123.76967
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.1 km
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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