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M2.4 Depth: 1.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near San Bernardino County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 09:44:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near San Bernardino County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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