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M2.4 Depth: 14.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Avenal, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:39:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Avenal, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 08:39:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Avenal
County
Kings County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.05530, -120.09080
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 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

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