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M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Nevada County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:45:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Nevada County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 128 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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