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M1.4 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3.1 km ( 2.0 mi) SW (az= 218.9) from Borrego Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-23 13:26:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 3.1 km ( 2.0 mi) SW (az= 218.9) from Borrego Springs, CA on March 23, 2026 at 13:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 13:26:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.23383, -116.39617
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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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