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M1.7 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near .9 km ( .6 mi) NW (az= 319.2) from Laguna Beach, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 06:47:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near.9 km (.6 mi) NW (az= 319.2) from Laguna Beach, CA (United States) on May 24, 2026 at 06:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 136 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 06:47:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.54867, -117.78967
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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