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M3.1 Depth: -1.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Plumas County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 07:30:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 07:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Plumas County, California (United States). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.5 km
Shallow
-1.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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