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M2.3 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 14:09:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 14:09:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.67280, -119.58330
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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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  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 262 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States

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