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M1.3 Depth: 18.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 2.7 km ( 1.7 mi) N (az= 5.8) from Canoga Park, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:41:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 2.7 km ( 1.7 mi) N (az= 5.8) from Canoga Park, CA on May 12, 2026 at 17:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:41:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.22450, -118.60200
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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