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M6.7 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 79.9) from Quartzsite, AZ

UTC time: 2026-03-21 12:16:46 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.7
Depth
10.0 km
Source
SCEDC

###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 79.9) from Quartzsite, AZ

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M6.7 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 79.9) from Quartzsite, AZ · 2026-03-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.7 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 79.9) from Quartzsite, AZ · 2026-03-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M6.7 earthquake occurred near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 79.9) from Quartzsite, AZ. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

ID
6bbac698804b6de52fda94c7e3c75648d48e4531
Magnitude
M6.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 12:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
23.88620, -45.84130
Temperature
22.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM6.7
M6.42026-03-21 12:16:47 UTC4.8 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.72026-03-21 12:16:48 UTC2.0 kmNORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE M4.82026-03-22 05:26:15 UTC16.3 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.92026-03-23 01:41:38 UTC8.2 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M5.22026-03-30 14:43:32 UTC8.2 kmNorthern Mid Atlantic Ridge M5.32026-03-30 14:43:33 UTC12.2 kmnorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M5.42026-03-30 14:43:33 UTC6.0 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M5.32026-03-30 14:43:33 UTC14.0 kmNORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE M5.02026-03-30 14:43:33 UTC9.2 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M5.02026-03-30 14:43:34 UTC33.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Les Abymes (Monde) M4.82026-04-08 14:55:59 UTC15.8 kmNORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE M4.92026-04-08 14:56:00 UTC14.1 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-11-23

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.82026-03-07 03:41:45 UTC133.6 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.82025-11-23 13:56:40 UTC100.6 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.72025-11-23 13:56:41 UTC97.9 kmnorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.52026-03-07 03:41:44 UTC120.3 kmNORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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