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M1.2 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW of Redwood Valley, CA. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:12:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.29300, -123.22933
Temperature
16.3°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
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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