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M3.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 22:05:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Mendocino County, California (United States) on July 10, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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