M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near California-Baja California border region

UTC time: 2026-05-13 09:57:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near California-Baja California border region on May 13, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 09:57:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
32.96100, -115.55100
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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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