M1.9 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 4.1 km ( 2.5 mi) SSE (az= 147.2) from North Tustin, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:09:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 4.1 km ( 2.5 mi) SSE (az= 147.2) from North Tustin, CA on March 16, 2026 at 15:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 15:09:14 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.73350, -117.77000
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 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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