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M2.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 16:15:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA on May 3, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 16:15:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.24500, -117.48330
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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