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M1.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 15.9 km ( 9.9 mi) ESE (az= 114.4) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:37:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 15.9 km ( 9.9 mi) ESE (az= 114.4) from Anza, CA. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:37:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.49550, -116.51750
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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