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M2.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Plumas County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 23:35:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Plumas County, California (United States) on March 24, 2026 at 23:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to 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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