M0.5 Depth: 8.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 10.8 km ( 6.7 mi) NE (az= 44.9) from Julian, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:16:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near 10.8 km ( 6.7 mi) NE (az= 44.9) from Julian, CA on May 2, 2026 at 06:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:16:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.14750, -116.52050
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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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