Minor M 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Calexico, California
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 7 km northeast of Calexico, California, on Wednesday. The shallow event was recorded at a depth of 15.6 km.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Southern California. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 (ml) was recorded on March 4, 2026, at 12:55 PM UTC (4:55 AM local time). The seismic event was centered approximately 7 kilometers northeast of Calexico, California.
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 32.7147°N and 115.4420°W. The tremor originated at a depth of 15.6 kilometers. This is considered a shallow earthquake; seismic events at depths of less than 20 kilometers are often more easily felt at the surface than deeper events of similar magnitude.
Impact Assessment
At the time of this report, there have been no felt reports submitted to the USGS. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No alert level color has been issued, and the event is classified as routine seismic activity for the region.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are categorized as minor. While they are frequently felt by residents near the epicenter, they rarely cause damage to buildings or infrastructure. Residents should remain aware that aftershocks are a common occurrence following seismic activity, though they are generally smaller than the initial tremor.
Source
Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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