M0.9 Depth: 2.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 21:33:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 126 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

2.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 21:33:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.83583, -122.79850

Temperature

23.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.1 km

2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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