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M0.5 Depth: 11.9 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 8.6 km ( 5.3 mi) NNW (az= 343.1) from Aguanga, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:41:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 8.6 km ( 5.3 mi) NNW (az= 343.1) from Aguanga, CA. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:41:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.51667, -116.89183
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 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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