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M1.1 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 14.2 km ( 8.8 mi) SSE (az= 159.5) from Santa Ynez, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 18:49:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 14.2 km ( 8.8 mi) SSE (az= 159.5) from Santa Ynez, CA. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 18:49:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.49483, -120.02600
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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