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M0.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 5.8 km ( 3.6 mi) NNE (az= 32.9) from Anza, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 00:01:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 5.8 km ( 3.6 mi) NNE (az= 32.9) from Anza, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 00:01:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.59883, -116.63967
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to 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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