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M3.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Riverside County, California

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:40:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Riverside County, California. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:40:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
California
City
Riverside County
County
Riverside County
Source
isc
Coordinates
33.99900, -117.21300
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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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