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M0.4 Depth: 1.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 9.4 km ( 5.8 mi) W (az= 266.6) from Lytle Creek, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-07 16:00:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 9.4 km ( 5.8 mi) W (az= 266.6) from Lytle Creek, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 16:00:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.25417, -117.60100
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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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