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M1.4 Depth: 24.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Gilroy, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 07:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Gilroy, CA on March 20, 2026 at 07:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 07:25:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.04933, -121.45750
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 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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