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M1.8 Depth: -0.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 7.3 km ( 4.5 mi) S (az= 189.1) from Mojave, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-13 18:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 7.3 km ( 4.5 mi) S (az= 189.1) from Mojave, CA. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-0.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 18:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.98733, -118.18667
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.9 km
Shallow
-0.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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