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M2.0 Depth: 29.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 3.1 km ( 1.9 mi) NNE (az= 21.7) from Monrovia, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 3.1 km ( 1.9 mi) NNE (az= 21.7) from Monrovia, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
29.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 14:26:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.17433, -117.98633
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.8 km
Shallow
29.8 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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