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M0.7 Depth: 14.9 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Ramona, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 02:11:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 02:11 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Ramona, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 02:11:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Ramona
County
San Diego County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.04100, -116.93800
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to 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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