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M1.5 Depth: 20.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) W (az= 271.7) from Wrightwood, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:12:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) W (az= 271.7) from Wrightwood, CA on May 1, 2026 at 16:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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
M1.5
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:12:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.36283, -117.71533
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 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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