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M3.2 Depth: 9.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 29 km S of Kettleman City, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 15:54:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 29 km S of Kettleman City, CA on May 18, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 15:54:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.75017, -119.91983
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 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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