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M3.6 Depth: -0.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 6.9 km ( 4.3 mi) WNW (az= 286.4) from Templeton, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 23:30:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 6.9 km ( 4.3 mi) WNW (az= 286.4) from Templeton, CA (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 23:30:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
scedc
Coordinates
35.56717, -120.77850
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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