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M2.0 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 17:43:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Mendocino County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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