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M1.4 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17.5 km ( 10.9 mi) E (az= 98.4) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:21:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 17.5 km ( 10.9 mi) E (az= 98.4) from Anza, CA on May 6, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 22:21:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.53167, -116.48700
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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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