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M2.2 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 15:41:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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