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M1.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 20.8 km ( 12.9 mi) ENE (az= 58.9) from Pine Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 09:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 20.8 km ( 12.9 mi) ENE (az= 58.9) from Pine Valley, CA. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:36:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.91833, -116.33850
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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