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M1.8 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 6.4 km ( 4.0 mi) SSW (az= 201.5) from Redlands, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:42:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 6.4 km ( 4.0 mi) SSW (az= 201.5) from Redlands, CA on May 6, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:42:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.00167, -117.20800
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 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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