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M0.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 19:14:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 19:14:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82533, -122.79784
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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