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M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 11.8 km ( 7.4 mi) SW (az= 235.7) from Searles Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-15 02:14:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 11.8 km ( 7.4 mi) SW (az= 235.7) from Searles Valley, CA on March 15, 2026 at 02:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 02:14:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.70717, -117.51200
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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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