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M1.4 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6.8 km ( 4.2 mi) NW (az= 315.5) from Lake Forest, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-07 18:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 6.8 km ( 4.2 mi) NW (az= 315.5) from Lake Forest, CA on May 7, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:39:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.69083, -117.74067
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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