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M2.3 Depth: 18.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 15:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 15:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.28667, -124.54417
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — close to 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: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 261 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 291 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 295 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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