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M1.6 Depth: 1.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mojave, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 18:59:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Mojave, California (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 18:59:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Mojave
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.98400, -118.19600
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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