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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near San Clemente, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 20:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near San Clemente, California (United States) on May 13, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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