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M2.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 4.4 km ( 2.7 mi) WSW (az= 244.8) from Lake Hughes, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 15:02:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 4.4 km ( 2.7 mi) WSW (az= 244.8) from Lake Hughes, CA on May 5, 2026 at 15:02 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 15:02:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.66017, -118.48850
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

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Shallow
0 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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