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M2.4 Depth: 26.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 20:38:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Humboldt County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — deeper than 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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