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M1.7 Depth: 27.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 19.3 km ( 12.0 mi) WSW (az= 244.0) from Manhattan Beach, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:23:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 19.3 km ( 12.0 mi) WSW (az= 244.0) from Manhattan Beach, CA. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:23:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.80817, -118.59866
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 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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