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M1.4 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 17.2 km ( 10.7 mi) WSW (az= 244.6) from Johannesburg, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:35:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 17.2 km ( 10.7 mi) WSW (az= 244.6) from Johannesburg, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:35:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.30633, -117.80517
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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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