Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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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
ID
c45e7c5e94de531f839e870d16d7d50aa5f76049
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:52:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.34550,
-124.77600
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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