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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 19:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 19:36:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.74910, -121.95460
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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