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M1.8 Depth: 15.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Los Angeles, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 00:58:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Los Angeles, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 149 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.1 km
Shallow
15.1 km
15.1 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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