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M1.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Rancho San Diego, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 21:03:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Rancho San Diego, California (United States) on March 30, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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