Back to map
M0.9 Depth: 8.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 18.5 km ( 11.5 mi) ESE (az= 105.6) from Julian, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:30:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 18.5 km ( 11.5 mi) ESE (az= 105.6) from Julian, CA on May 12, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:30:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.03350, -116.41083
Temperature
27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 303 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 390 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 453 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
630
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share