M1.70 Earthquake – 36 km N of Benton, California
7 August 2026, 20:46 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck 36 km N of Benton, California on 7 August 2026, 20:46 UTC, at a depth of 0.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (ml)
- Location
- 36 km N of Benton, California
- Date & time
- 7 August 2026, 20:46 UTC
- Coordinates
- 38.1451, -118.4084
- Depth
- 0.90 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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