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M1.5 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 15.8 km ( 9.8 mi) W (az= 264.7) from Searles Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-13 18:46:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 15.8 km ( 9.8 mi) W (az= 264.7) from Searles Valley, CA. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 18:46:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.75417, -117.57733
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 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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