M2.7 Depth: 4.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:04:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:04:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.95440, -123.73010
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 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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    Distance: 339 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
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