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M2.3 Depth: 23.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Samoa, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 16:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Samoa, California (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 16:41:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Samoa
County
Humboldt County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.81883, -124.18884
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.7 km
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 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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