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M1.8 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5.4 km ( 3.4 mi) W (az= 268.8) from Signal Hill, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 17:24:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5.4 km ( 3.4 mi) W (az= 268.8) from Signal Hill, CA. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.8
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 17:24:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.80350, -118.22667
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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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