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M0.3 Depth: 16.2 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 6.5 km ( 4.1 mi) ESE (az= 118.1) from Valle Vista, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 05:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near 6.5 km ( 4.1 mi) ESE (az= 118.1) from Valle Vista, CA on May 11, 2026 at 05:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 05:46:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.72000, -116.83117
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 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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