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M2.0 Depth: 15.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 2.9 km ( 1.8 mi) ENE (az= 68.4) from Colton, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 16:08:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 2.9 km ( 1.8 mi) ENE (az= 68.4) from Colton, CA. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M2.0
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 16:08:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.08350, -117.28450
Temperature
33.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 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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