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M2.9 Depth: 0.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:05:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
M2.9
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 23:05:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.40180, -125.08850
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.9 km
Shallow
0.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 254 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 289 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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