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M1.2 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 17 km NNE of Hollister, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NNE of Hollister, CA on March 21, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:58:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.99350, -121.35633
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 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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