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M1.2 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Julian, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 09:21:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Julian, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 140 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 09:21:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Julian
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.05517, -116.61017
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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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