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M2.6 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Cordelia, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 15:22:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Cordelia, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 15:22:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Cordelia
County
Solano County
Village
Cordelia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.22580, -122.16980
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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

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