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M2.0 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-06-04 17:53:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 17:53:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.40550, -124.85970
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 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

  • Escanaba Segment
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  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 267 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 298 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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