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M1.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 03:09:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on February 7, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 03:09:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.30700, -124.45216
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 268 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 283 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 299 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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