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M1.4 Depth: 37.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 15.0 km ( 9.3 mi) N (az= 353.0) from Banning, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:10:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 15.0 km ( 9.3 mi) N (az= 353.0) from Banning, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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
M1.4
Depth
37.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:10:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.05983, -116.89616
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.6 km
Shallow
37.6 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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