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M2.6 Depth: 3.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:39:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on March 14, 2026 at 17:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:39:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.36330, -122.28180
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 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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    Distance: 295 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
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