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M2.2 Depth: 27.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Denny, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 18:34:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Denny, California (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 18:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
27.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 18:34:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Denny
County
Trinity County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.94020, -123.37780
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.7 km
Shallow
27.7 km
27.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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