M0.4 Depth: 15.7 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) SW (az= 221.4) from Idyllwild, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 14:37:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 7.5 km ( 4.7 mi) SW (az= 221.4) from Idyllwild, CA. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 14:37:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.68900, -116.77267
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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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