M1.3 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Napa County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 16:22:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 16:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Napa County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 16:22:35 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.69300, -122.38000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 46 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 302 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 309 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
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