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M2.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nevada County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:44:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nevada County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 128 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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