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M1.3 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Placentia, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 05:04:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Placentia, California (United States) on May 16, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 05:04:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Placentia
County
Orange County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.87183, -117.85533
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower 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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