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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Southern California

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:55:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Southern California on May 18, 2026 at 07:55 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:55:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
33.05500, -115.91600
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
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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