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M3.8 Depth: 13.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Glenn County, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 01:39:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Glenn County, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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