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M1.2 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 7.7 km ( 4.8 mi) E (az= 84.1) from Los Alamos, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:23:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 7.7 km ( 4.8 mi) E (az= 84.1) from Los Alamos, CA on May 15, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:23:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.75150, -120.19417
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 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

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