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M0.5 Depth: 10.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 16.1 km ( 10.0 mi) N (az= 350.2) from Borrego Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:53:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near 16.1 km ( 10.0 mi) N (az= 350.2) from Borrego Springs, CA on April 5, 2026 at 02:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M0.5
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:53:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.39883, -116.40433
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 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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