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M1.5 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 8 km N of New Idria, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 19:44:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 8 km N of New Idria, CA on May 15, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 19:44:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.48483, -120.66617
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 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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