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M2.2 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.

UTC time: 2026-03-13 13:48:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 13:48:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.59350, -122.46520
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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