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M1.8 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Havilah, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 23:09:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 23:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Havilah, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 23:09:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Havilah
County
Kern County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.50517, -118.52767
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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