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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 51 km W of Shelter Cove, California

UTC time: 2025-05-26 08:17:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 51 km W of Shelter Cove, California on May 26, 2025 at 08:17 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 08:17:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.08410, -124.67490
Temperature
10.9°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

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 205 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 259 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 304 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 313 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States

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