M1.1 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Riverside County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 17:33:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 17:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Riverside County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 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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