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M1.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 31.4 km ( 19.5 mi) N (az= 357.6) from Yucca Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 31.4 km ( 19.5 mi) N (az= 357.6) from Yucca Valley, CA on May 22, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
M1.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:21:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.39717, -116.44633
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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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