M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern California

UTC time: 2026-06-04 02:36:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Northern California on June 4, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 02:36:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.45000, -124.91000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 226 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 260 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 292 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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