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M2.6 Depth: 4.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Middletown, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 03:49:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Middletown, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 03:49:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Middletown
County
Lake County
Village
Middletown
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.76950, -122.61183
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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