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M1.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 1 km S of Huron, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 06:53:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 06:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 1 km S of Huron, CA. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 06:53:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.19467, -120.10100
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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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