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M2.0 Depth: -0.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 5.7 km ( 3.5 mi) S (az= 169.3) from Compton, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 18:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 5.7 km ( 3.5 mi) S (az= 169.3) from Compton, CA. 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
M2.0
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 18:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.84550, -118.20867
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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