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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pima County, Arizona (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 15:34:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pima County, Arizona (United States) on May 15, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 138 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 15:34:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Arizona
City
Pima County
County
Pima County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.22110, -112.78070
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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