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M1.2 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 17.3 km ( 10.8 mi) W (az= 275.9) from Searles Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-22 04:33:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 17.3 km ( 10.8 mi) W (az= 275.9) from Searles Valley, CA on May 22, 2026 at 04:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 04:33:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.78333, -117.59433
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 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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