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M1.9 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) S (az= 187.6) from Valle Vista, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:30:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) S (az= 187.6) from Valle Vista, CA. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.64383, -116.91000
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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