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M1.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10.0 km ( 6.2 mi) NE (az= 38.8) from Borrego Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 10.0 km ( 6.2 mi) NE (az= 38.8) from Borrego Springs, CA on May 22, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:36:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.32583, -116.30800
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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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