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M2.6 Depth: 21.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 06:08:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 19, 2026 at 06:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 06:08:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.99080, -124.54920
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 185 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 199 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 200 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 225 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Davis Lake
    Distance: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'163 m ·Last eruption: -2790 ·United States
  • Bachelor
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'763 m ·Last eruption: -5800 ·United States

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