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M1.9 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 5.7 km ( 3.6 mi) NW (az= 307.2) from Lytle Creek, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:21:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 5.7 km ( 3.6 mi) NW (az= 307.2) from Lytle Creek, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 12:21:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.29050, -117.54883
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 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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