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M2.3 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Calpella, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 18:13:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Calpella, California (United States) on February 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 18:13:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Calpella
County
Mendocino County
Village
Calpella
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24950, -123.19980
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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