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M2.7 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-06-06 14:37:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on June 6, 2026 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 14:37:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.34600, -125.12770
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 212 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 257 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 293 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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