M1.3 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 11 km E of Alum Rock, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 05:13:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 11 km E of Alum Rock, CA on May 5, 2026 at 05:13 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 05:13:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.36600, -121.70750
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 241 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 344 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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