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M2.6 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Huron, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 13:48:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Huron, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 13:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Huron
County
Fresno County
Village
Huron
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.19900, -120.10000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 185 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 202 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 222 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 254 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 385 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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