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M1.1 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 6.6 km ( 4.1 mi) WNW (az= 296.5) from Julian, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 02:41:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 6.6 km ( 4.1 mi) WNW (az= 296.5) from Julian, CA on May 2, 2026 at 02:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 02:41:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.10534, -116.66550
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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