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M1.5 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) SSW (az= 192.1) from Acton, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:34:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 10.5 km ( 6.5 mi) SSW (az= 192.1) from Acton, CA on May 19, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M1.5
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:34:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.37717, -118.22067
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 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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