M0.8 Depth: 1.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Cobb, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:14:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Cobb, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

1.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 14:14:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Cobb

County

Lake County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.83867, -122.78400

Temperature

14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.9 km

1.9 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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