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M1.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 5.3 km ( 3.3 mi) SSW (az= 207.7) from Redlands, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:17:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 5.3 km ( 3.3 mi) SSW (az= 207.7) from Redlands, CA on May 6, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:17:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.01350, -117.20900
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 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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