M1.3 Depth: 16.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 10.3 km ( 6.4 mi) E (az= 79.1) from Villa Park, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 18:04:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 10.3 km ( 6.4 mi) E (az= 79.1) from Villa Park, CA. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 18:04:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.83200, -117.70417
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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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