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M0.5 Depth: 11.2 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Idyllwild, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 04:45:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 11, 2026 at 04:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Idyllwild, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 04:45:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Idyllwild
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.56950, -116.63117
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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