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M2.3 Depth: -0.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Mendocino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 15:52:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Mendocino County, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 15:52 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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