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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 1.8 km ( 1.1 mi) N (az= 359.5) from Mission Viejo, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 18:56:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 1.8 km ( 1.1 mi) N (az= 359.5) from Mission Viejo, CA. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 18:56:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.61583, -117.67217
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

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