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M1.2 Depth: 16.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Lakeview, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 22:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Lakeview, California (United States) on May 14, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 22:56:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Lakeview
County
Riverside County
Village
Lakeview
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.83300, -117.12183
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — close to 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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