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M1.2 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near .9 km ( .5 mi) S (az= 171.4) from Fillmore, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:52:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near.9 km (.5 mi) S (az= 171.4) from Fillmore, CA on May 12, 2026 at 17:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:52:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.39133, -118.91667
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 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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