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M2.2 Depth: 21.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 9.4 km ( 5.8 mi) SSW (az= 197.4) from Malibu, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 16:55:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 9.4 km ( 5.8 mi) SSW (az= 197.4) from Malibu, CA on May 18, 2026 at 16:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 16:55:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.92433, -118.84050
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 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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