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M0.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 3.6 km ( 2.2 mi) W (az= 276.5) from Lake Henshaw, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 18:05:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 18:05 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 3.6 km ( 2.2 mi) W (az= 276.5) from Lake Henshaw, CA. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 18:05:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.24533, -116.80117
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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