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M1.5 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 8.7 km ( 5.4 mi) NE (az= 38.6) from Julian, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 23:52:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 8.7 km ( 5.4 mi) NE (az= 38.6) from Julian, CA (United States) on March 30, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 23:52:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.13983, -116.54400
Temperature
19.5°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
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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