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M2.4 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Hayward, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 14:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Hayward, California (United States) on July 2, 2026 at 14:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 14:08:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Hayward
County
Alameda County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.65850, -122.06750
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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