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M1.0 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) S (az= 172.0) from Lytle Creek, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 04:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 04:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) S (az= 172.0) from Lytle Creek, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.0
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 04:29:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.16567, -117.48333
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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