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M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 13:11:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 13:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 13:11:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.29467, -124.49600
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 265 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 287 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 297 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States

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