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M2.7 Depth: 39.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Trinity County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 23:31:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Trinity County, California (United States) on May 1, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.4 km
Shallow
39.4 km
39.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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