M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 05:05:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (United States) on October 25, 2025 at 05:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 05:05:38 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55840, -121.26080
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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