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M0.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Idyllwild, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 02:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Idyllwild, California (United States) on June 11, 2026 at 02:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 02:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Idyllwild
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.66650, -116.70350
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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