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M1.5 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 1.0 km ( .6 mi) NNW (az= 338.7) from Fillmore, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 1.0 km (.6 mi) NNW (az= 338.7) from Fillmore, CA. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:21:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.40750, -118.92200
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 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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