M0.5 Depth: 10.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 17.9 km ( 11.1 mi) ESE (az= 101.6) from Julian, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:44:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near 17.9 km ( 11.1 mi) ESE (az= 101.6) from Julian, CA on May 12, 2026 at 13:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:44:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.04600, -116.41383
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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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