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
State
City
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.98583, -116.96917
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
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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