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M1.2 Depth: 21.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 2.7 km ( 1.7 mi) N (az= 352.2) from Westminster, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:02:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 2.7 km ( 1.7 mi) N (az= 352.2) from Westminster, CA on May 18, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
21.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 18:02:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.78333, -118.01067
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 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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