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M3.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Santa Rosa, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 17:33:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Santa Rosa, California (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower 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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