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M3.0 Depth: 13.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:16:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:16:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.89240, -123.74020
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 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: 132 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 265 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 340 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 365 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States

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