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M2.0 Depth: 21.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Humboldt County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 00:41:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Humboldt County, California (United States) on May 11, 2026 at 00:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 km
21.8 km — deeper 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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