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M2.3 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:42:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.62270, -121.88970
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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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    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
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