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M2.2 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:35:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA on April 29, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M2.2
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:35:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.70480, -121.02780
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 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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