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M0.8 Depth: 5.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 11 km NNW of Cholame, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 08:36:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NNW of Cholame, CA on May 4, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 08:36:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.81300, -120.34517
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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