M1.3 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Poway, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:00:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Poway, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 00:00:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Poway

County

San Diego County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

32.98583, -116.96917

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 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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