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M0.8 Depth: 18.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 4.7 km ( 2.9 mi) S (az= 191.1) from Idyllwild, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 10:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 4.7 km ( 2.9 mi) S (az= 191.1) from Idyllwild, CA. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:37:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.69833, -116.72867
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 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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