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M1.7 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8.5 km ( 5.3 mi) W (az= 280.6) from Lytle Creek, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 03:30:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 8.5 km ( 5.3 mi) W (az= 280.6) from Lytle Creek, CA on March 14, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 03:30:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.27317, -117.58983
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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