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M1.0 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 1.2 km ( .7 mi) S (az= 173.6) from Banning, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 10:54:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 1.2 km (.7 mi) S (az= 173.6) from Banning, CA on May 12, 2026 at 10:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 10:54:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.91517, -116.87500
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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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