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M0.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Anza, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 10:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near Anza, California (United States) on May 16, 2026 at 10:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 10:56:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Anza
County
Riverside County
Village
Anza
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.54083, -116.71033
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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