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M0.6 Depth: 13.5 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 16.6 km ( 10.3 mi) ESE (az= 109.9) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:35:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 16.6 km ( 10.3 mi) ESE (az= 109.9) from Anza, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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
M0.6
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:35:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.50383, -116.50517
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 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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