Question about changing engine air filter please?

[m4zz09281]

So, for me very simple on a Honda civic 2015, 3 clips, replace filter, done, but I saw some dirt and dead leaves in the tray that the air filter sits, a very tiny bit, but now my head is a bit worried. Will that have any negative effect on the engine? I removed a few pieces of dead leaf, but it did seem like there was a few sand particles in there (im in a beach community).

I'm probably just being paranoid, but want to make sure it's ok.