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M1.8 Depth: 23.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 01:33:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Humboldt County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.4 km
Shallow
23.4 km
23.4 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

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