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M2.2 Depth: 5.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-04 11:46:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Lake County, California (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 11:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 11:46:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Lake County
County
Lake County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.77700, -122.45200
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 319 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States

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