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M0.9 Depth: 3.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Riverside County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 02:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 02:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Riverside County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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