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M2.0 Depth: 21.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 14 km E of Weitchpec, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-22 23:54:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 14 km E of Weitchpec, CA on May 22, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 23:54:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.18800, -123.53833
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 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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