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M0.6 Depth: 3.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 7.1 km ( 4.4 mi) WSW (az= 237.2) from Anza, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 10:01:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 7.1 km ( 4.4 mi) WSW (az= 237.2) from Anza, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 10:01:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.52050, -116.73750
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 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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