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M1.5 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 4.0 km ( 2.5 mi) SE (az= 132.2) from Westmorland, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:13:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 4.0 km ( 2.5 mi) SE (az= 132.2) from Westmorland, CA on March 21, 2026 at 09:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:13:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.01333, -115.59000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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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