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M2.2 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 3.4 km ( 2.1 mi) NE (az= 39.1) from Ocotillo Wells, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:43:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 3.4 km ( 2.1 mi) NE (az= 39.1) from Ocotillo Wells, CA on March 16, 2026 at 09:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:43:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.16733, -116.10850
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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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