M1.8 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near .6 km ( .4 mi) ENE (az= 73.3) from La Verne, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:54:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near.6 km (.4 mi) ENE (az= 73.3) from La Verne, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M1.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 12:54:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.10233, -117.76167
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 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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