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M1.8 Depth: 13.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 4.7 km ( 2.9 mi) SSE (az= 149.2) from Littlerock, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 17:53:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 4.7 km ( 2.9 mi) SSE (az= 149.2) from Littlerock, CA on May 11, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 17:53:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.48450, -117.95734
Temperature
33.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 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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