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M2.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.

UTC time: 2026-03-14 10:24:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. on March 14, 2026 at 10:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 10:24:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.82170, -121.98080
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 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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