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M2.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Mohave County, Arizona (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 21:30:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Mohave County, Arizona (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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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
6.3 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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