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M0.7 Depth: 14.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 15.5 km ( 9.6 mi) ESE (az= 113.9) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:36:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 15.5 km ( 9.6 mi) ESE (az= 113.9) from Anza, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:36:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.49850, -116.52150
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 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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