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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 15:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by RESIF. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Estimated impact

Yellow Local impact possible.
Estimated population exposed
IV 66'703
V 50'674
VI 9'973
VII 7'066

≈ 17'039 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

4'111 Felt reports · max reported intensity 7

Ground shaking

VIII
Severe · Intensity (MMI) VIII
Considerable damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 36 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ukiah28.5 kmSE15'917
Santa Rosa118.2 kmSE178'127
Sacramento185.0 kmSE524'943

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 69 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 293 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 387 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 393 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours27
First 24 hours27
First 72 hours27
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8
M5.82026-06-24 15:10:43 UTC27.1 kmMendocino County M5.42026-06-24 15:10:43 UTC47.5 kmMendocino County M1.12026-06-24 15:16:44 UTC80.5 kmCobb M2.52026-06-24 15:17:28 UTC13.8 kmMendocino County M1.52026-06-24 15:26:07 UTC13.6 kmMendocino County M2.22026-06-24 15:30:38 UTC13.2 kmMendocino County M2.12026-06-24 15:31:38 UTC13.5 kmMendocino County M2.02026-06-24 15:33:50 UTC13.0 kmMendocino County M1.62026-06-24 15:38:57 UTC12.7 kmMendocino County M1.02026-06-24 15:43:36 UTC81.6 kmSonoma County M1.92026-06-24 15:46:09 UTC12.7 kmMendocino County M2.02026-06-24 15:49:58 UTC12.6 kmMendocino County

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥422
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72026-06-24 15:10:39 UTC17.9 kmMendocino County M5.62026-06-24 15:10:40 UTC13.0 kmMendocino County M4.82025-05-26 08:18:01 UTC139.8 kmNear Coast of Northern California M4.72025-01-02 02:34:04 UTC79.3 kmCobb M4.52026-01-13 21:10:54 UTC10.5 kmMendocino County

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