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M2.0 Depth: -1.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Placer County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 05:31:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Placer County, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.6 km
Shallow
-1.6 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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