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M1.8 Depth: 1.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 22.2 km ( 13.8 mi) ESE (az= 117.3) from Ocotillo Wells, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:31:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 22.2 km ( 13.8 mi) ESE (az= 117.3) from Ocotillo Wells, CA. With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:31:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.05133, -115.92017
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 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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