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M1.4 Depth: -1.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 13.1 km ( 8.1 mi) WNW (az= 287.9) from Searles Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 17:40:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 13.1 km ( 8.1 mi) WNW (az= 287.9) from Searles Valley, CA on May 19, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 17:40:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.80350, -117.54150
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1 km
Shallow
-1 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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