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M1.5 Depth: 17.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 4.1 km ( 2.6 mi) SE (az= 138.0) from Loma Linda, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:17:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 4.1 km ( 2.6 mi) SE (az= 138.0) from Loma Linda, CA (United States) on May 5, 2026 at 08:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 08:17:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.02050, -117.23117
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — close to 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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