M3.5 Earthquake 26 km NE of Viola, CA — May 26, 2026
2026-05-26 05:11:52 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:11 PM UTC-8 local
On May 26, 2026 at 05:11 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 26 km NE of Viola, CA, at a depth of -1.8 km and coordinates 40.6828°, -121.4563°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.5 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 152 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 8 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-121.4563°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Viola, CA?
The magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 26 km NE of Viola, CA on May 26, 2026 at 05:11 UTC had a depth of -1.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75369057). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M3.5 Earthquake 26 km NE of Viola, CA — May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75369057/