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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Middletown, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 19:38:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Middletown, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 19:38:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Middletown
County
Lake County
Village
Middletown
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.75770, -122.64210

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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