M2.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 1.1 km ( .7 mi) NE (az= 50.2) from Fillmore, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 03:16:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 1.1 km (.7 mi) NE (az= 50.2) from Fillmore, CA on May 5, 2026 at 03:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 03:16:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.40583, -118.90850
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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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