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M0.4 Depth: 8.9 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 10 km NW of Parkfield, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 11:02:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NW of Parkfield, CA on May 1, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 11:02:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.94883, -120.51933
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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

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