M0.5 Depth: 11.1 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 5 km E of Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 20:36:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 5 km E of Anza, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M0.5

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-10 20:36:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.55050, -116.62033

Temperature

28.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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