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M2.3 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 21.8 km ( 13.5 mi) ESE (az= 116.9) from Ocotillo Wells, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:10:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 21.8 km ( 13.5 mi) ESE (az= 116.9) from Ocotillo Wells, CA on May 18, 2026 at 08:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:10:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.05433, -115.92383
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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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