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M0.9 Depth: 14.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 8.3 km ( 5.1 mi) S (az= 182.2) from Idyllwild, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 17:53:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 8.3 km ( 5.1 mi) S (az= 182.2) from Idyllwild, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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
M0.9
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 17:53:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.66533, -116.72233
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 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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