M2.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Calpella, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 17:28:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Calpella, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 17:28:57 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Calpella
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.24650, -123.19330
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

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