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M1.1 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 14.2 km ( 8.8 mi) NW (az= 323.4) from Morongo Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:00:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 14.2 km ( 8.8 mi) NW (az= 323.4) from Morongo Valley, CA on May 2, 2026 at 06:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:00:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.14950, -116.67250
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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