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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Central California

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Central California on April 4, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:22:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
35.57100, -120.93800
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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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