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M0.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 22.1 km ( 13.7 mi) SW (az= 214.4) from La Quinta, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 22.1 km ( 13.7 mi) SW (az= 214.4) from La Quinta, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
M0.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.49917, -116.44433
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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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