M1.44 Earthquake – 5 km NNW of Boron, CA

17 August 2026, 23:30 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.44 earthquake struck 5 km NNW of Boron, CA on 17 August 2026, 23:30 UTC, at a depth of -0.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.44 (ml)
Location
5 km NNW of Boron, CA
Date & time
17 August 2026, 23:30 UTC
Coordinates
35.0400, -117.6712
Depth
-0.73 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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