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M2.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Fillmore, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 22:52:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Fillmore, California (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 22:52:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Fillmore
County
Ventura County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.41817, -118.91567
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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