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M0.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:18:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA on May 6, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 22:18:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.87133, -117.68533
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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