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M0.8 Depth: 16.4 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 13.8 km ( 8.6 mi) SSW (az= 201.9) from Gorman, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 16:55:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 13.8 km ( 8.6 mi) SSW (az= 201.9) from Gorman, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 16:55:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.68133, -118.90950
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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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