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M1.6 Depth: 21.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yager Junction, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:39:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Yager Junction, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.5 km
Shallow
21.5 km
21.5 km — deeper than 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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