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M1.7 Depth: 31.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Trinity County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 20:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Trinity County, California (United States) on March 22, 2026 at 20:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.6 km
Shallow
31.6 km
31.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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