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M2.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Central California

UTC time: 2026-05-14 10:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Central California. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 10:51:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
35.95400, -117.39100
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 119 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 237 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 252 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 270 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Uinkaret Field
    Distance: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1100 ·United States

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