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M1.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 10:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 26, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 10:35:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.95617, -118.68433

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 297 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 359 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 410 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 429 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States

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