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M0.5 Depth: 7.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 17.9 km ( 11.1 mi) ESE (az= 113.8) from Little Lake, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 16:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near 17.9 km ( 11.1 mi) ESE (az= 113.8) from Little Lake, CA on March 21, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 16:01:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.87117, -117.72500
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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