M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Solano County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 09:33:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Solano County, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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