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USGSOctober 5, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 5 km NE of Hydesville, CA

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 5 km NE of Hydesville, CA at a depth of 21 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,576th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
5 km NE of Hydesville, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.8 (duration magnitude)
Depth
20.6 km
Time
2026-10-05 15:56:36 UTC
Felt reports
8 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.7)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
40.573, -124.049
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, October 2026

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