M2.6 Depth: 20.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 06:38:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on March 28, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 06:38:33 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.34150, -124.59283
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 km
20.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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: 218 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
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    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
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    Distance: 255 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 287 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 292 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States

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