M0.3 Depth: 2.3 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 11:59:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 11:59 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 11:59:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.84483, -122.81966
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 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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