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M3.4 Depth: 1.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:17:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on April 28, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:17:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.91270, -120.42000
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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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    Distance: 227 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
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    Distance: 244 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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