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M1.8 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 18.4 km ( 11.4 mi) ESE (az= 106.9) from Julian, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 10:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 18.4 km ( 11.4 mi) ESE (az= 106.9) from Julian, CA. 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 SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 10:49:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.03033, -116.41350
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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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