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M0.3 Depth: 13.7 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 16.7 km ( 10.4 mi) ESE (az= 109.8) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:40:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 16.7 km ( 10.4 mi) ESE (az= 109.8) from Anza, CA on May 12, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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
M0.3
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:40:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.50400, -116.50467
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 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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