M2.6 earthquake — 12 km SE of Middletown, CA
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 12 km SE of Middletown, CA on Aug 4, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.4 km |
| Coordinates | 38.684, -122.501 |
| Time | Aug 4, 04:12 UTC |
| Location | 12 km SE of Middletown, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75410982 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 39 km | Aug 1, 11:50 UTC | 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| M3.7 | 39 km | Aug 1, 07:57 UTC | 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| M2.6 | 40 km | Aug 4, 21:17 UTC | 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| M2.8 | 40 km | Aug 1, 11:35 UTC | 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA |
| M2.6 | 73 km | Jul 31, 06:51 UTC | 18 km NNE of Upper Lake, CA |
| M2.6 | 109 km | Aug 4, 20:54 UTC | 16 km ENE of Willows, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.