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M2.1 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Challenge, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 06:29:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Challenge, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 06:29:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Challenge
County
Yuba County
Village
Challenge
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.45850, -121.19900
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 146 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 199 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 241 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 248 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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