M0.7 Depth: 11.4 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) NE (az= 43.4) from Borrego Springs, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 14:25:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 14:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 11.6 km ( 7.2 mi) NE (az= 43.4) from Borrego Springs, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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
M0.7
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 14:25:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.33217, -116.28900
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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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