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M1.3 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 3.3 km ( 2.0 mi) SW (az= 219.9) from Westwood, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:07:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 3.3 km ( 2.0 mi) SW (az= 219.9) from Westwood, CA on May 18, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:07:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.03350, -118.45333
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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