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M2.9 Depth: 32.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:49:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Humboldt County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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 EMSC. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.6 km
Shallow
32.6 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: 191 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 253 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 297 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 318 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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