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M2.2 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near De Luz, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-25 18:21:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near De Luz, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 18:21:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
De Luz
County
San Diego County
Village
De Luz
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.40533, -117.30833
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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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