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M0.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) S (az= 173.6) from Pacoima, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 2.2 km ( 1.4 mi) S (az= 173.6) from Pacoima, CA on March 20, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:49:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.24517, -118.41633
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 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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