M3.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Near coast of northern California

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:16:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Near coast of northern California. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:16:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
39.94100, -123.71300
Temperature
11.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 260 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 341 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 360 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
541
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share