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M1.9 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near San Diego County, California

UTC time: 2026-05-12 08:47:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near San Diego County, California on May 12, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M1.9
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 08:47:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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State
California
City
San Diego County
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.36550, -116.93367
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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