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M1.3 Depth: 23.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Bakersfield, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 00:16:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Bakersfield, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 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 data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 00:16:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Bakersfield
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.28400, -119.04050
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — deeper 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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