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M1.2 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Napa County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 07:09:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Napa County, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 07:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 07:09:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Napa County
County
Napa County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.68033, -122.49883
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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