M2.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Fillmore, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 22:53:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Fillmore, California (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 22:53:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Fillmore

County

Ventura County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.41817, -118.91567

Temperature

14.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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