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M3.2 Depth: 13.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 5 km N of Pleasanton, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 17:03:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 5 km N of Pleasanton, CA (United States) on September 7, 2025 at 17:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 17:03:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.70883, -121.86367
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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