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M2.4 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 06:35:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 06:35:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.27830, -123.55880
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 76 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Medicine Lake
    Distance: 310 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'412 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 385 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 403 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States

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