M1.4 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 22 km ENE of San Ardo, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-19 21:57:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 22 km ENE of San Ardo, CA on March 19, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 21:57:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.08383, -120.66783
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 225 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 258 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Ubehebe Craters
    Distance: 306 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 752 m ·Last eruption: -150 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 371 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Soda Lakes
    Distance: 414 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 1'251 m ·United States

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