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M1.7 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8.3 km ( 5.1 mi) SW (az= 235.5) from Marina del Rey, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-07 03:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 03:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 8.3 km ( 5.1 mi) SW (az= 235.5) from Marina del Rey, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 03:05:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.93800, -118.52550
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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