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M3.0 Depth: 25.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mills Orchard, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 08:18:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mills Orchard, California (United States). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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