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M2.1 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 18:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Mendocino County, California (United States) on May 13, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 149 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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