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M1.8 Depth: 23.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Aguanga, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:31:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 11 km ENE of Aguanga, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:31:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.49200, -116.76617
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.9 km
Shallow
23.9 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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