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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Southern California

UTC time: 2026-05-02 10:10:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Southern California. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 10:10:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
34.01900, -117.59600
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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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