Updated 2026-08-26 15:20:53 UTC

M 5.6 — 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA

Magnitude 5.6, depth 8.9 km, 2026-06-24 15:10:40 UTC.

MagnitudeM 5.6
Depth8.9 km
Felt reports5309
Statusreviewed
TsunamiNo
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Activity trend

A high index means recent activity is high relative to the selected historical baseline. It does not mean that a larger earthquake is about to occur.

Quake Pulse Activity Index84/100Elevated
Current 30 days18
Historical monthly median11.0
Historical percentileP84
M5+ in 30 days6
M6+ in 30 days0
Activity trendabove the historical median (+64%)
Baseline months: 60Last calculation: 2026-09-03 06:17:39How the index works →
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What to know

A short factual reading of this event from the available observations.

  • Magnitude M 5.6 at 8.9 km depth.
  • 5,309 felt report(s) are associated with the USGS record.
  • The available PAGER level is YELLOW.
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Within the Quake Pulse database

Long-term comparisons are more robust at higher magnitudes because small-earthquake detection capability has changed over time.

Magnitude rank in database#10,407
Magnitude rank in country#422
M4.5+ within 250 km, ±15 days0
Remarkable

Why this event stands out

many felt reports · PAGER level · high USGS significance

55/100
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Impact and context

Descriptive indicators available for this event and its surroundings.

58/100High context
Felt reports5,309
Max felt intensity (CDI)6.8
Instrumental intensity (MMI)7.4
PAGER alertYELLOW
Tsunami indicator—
USGS significance1,330
Depth contextShallow
Nearby major citySan Francisco190 km · 808,000
250 km

Local historical context

Descriptive comparison with earlier events within 250 km.

M4.5+ in previous year3Earlier local maximumM 5.1

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M 5.6 · 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA · 100 kmInteractive 3D view of earthquakes within 100 km of M 5.6 · 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA.M 5.6 · 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA
M 5.6 · 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA100 km0 Recent earthquakes

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USGS data evolution

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Revisions1
Magnitude change+0.0M 5.6 → M 5.6
Depth change+0.0 km
Last update63853 min
2026-08-26 15:20:53 UTC2026-08-26 15:20:53 UTC

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