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M2.0 Depth: 27.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 02:40:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 02:40:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.56820, -123.30300
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Shasta
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 187 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 282 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 313 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

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