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A micro earthquake occurred at 1:06:42 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 9 km (6 miles) ESE of Coto De Caza, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 2 km ( 1 mile).


Magnitude 1.3 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:06:42 PM (PDT)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 20:06:42 (UTC)
Distance from Coto De Caza, CA - 9 km (6 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Ladera Ranch, CA - 12 km (8 miles) E (94 degrees)
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - 13 km (8 miles) SE (133 degrees)
Trabuco Canyon, CA - 13 km (8 miles) SE (145 degrees)
San Juan Capistrano, CA - 16 km (10 miles) ENE (65 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 33.8 min. N (33.563N), 117 deg. 30.1 min. W (117.502W)
Depth 1.65 km (1.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=22, Nph=34, Dmin=5.2 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.27 km, Erzz=0.45 km, Gp=123 degrees
Event ID# ci41201815
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