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M1.6 Depth: 8.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km ENE of Gilroy, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 03:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 8 km ENE of Gilroy, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:55:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.04550, -121.48717
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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