Category NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 8 km Strikes Northern California on 24th June 2026

Cross-sectional illustration of two tectonic plates sliding past along a transform fault with labeled crust layers and mantle

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California on 24th June 2026, occurring at a shallow depth of 8 km. Shallow earthquakes of this type are typically felt more strongly near the epicentre, even when the magnitude is moderate. Early reports indicate…