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M1.6 Depth: 24.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near .3 km ( .2 mi) SW (az= 231.5) from Duarte, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:01:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near.3 km (.2 mi) SW (az= 231.5) from Duarte, CA. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 20:01:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.13783, -117.97967
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
24.6 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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