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M2.9 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:52:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 14:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. With a focal depth of about 18 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:52:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.34550, -124.77600
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 240 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 276 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 305 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States

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