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M1.8 Depth: 10.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 12.3 km ( 7.6 mi) WSW (az= 255.5) from Wrightwood, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:54:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 12.3 km ( 7.6 mi) WSW (az= 255.5) from Wrightwood, CA on March 19, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:54:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
34.33300, -117.76283
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 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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