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M2.5 Depth: 49.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:38:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on May 15, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
49.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:38:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.58870, -122.71520
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.5 km
Shallow
49.5 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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