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M3.7 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 17:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States) on November 9, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 17:38:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.76070, -121.94600
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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