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M1.8 Depth: 62.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 8.7 km ( 5.4 mi) NNW (az= 327.9) from Grapevine, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 07:20:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 07:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 8.7 km ( 5.4 mi) NNW (az= 327.9) from Grapevine, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
62.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 07:20:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.00983, -118.98083
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.1 km
Shallow
62.1 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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