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M0.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 8.0 km ( 5.0 mi) SW (az= 213.9) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 17:34:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 8.0 km ( 5.0 mi) SW (az= 213.9) from Anza, CA on May 17, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 17:34:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.49483, -116.72183
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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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