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M3.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Northern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 08:06:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Northern California (United States) on December 1, 2025 at 08:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 08:06:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
38.39000, -122.61200
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
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  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Mono Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 316 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'121 m ·Last eruption: 1790 ·United States
  • Mono-Inyo Craters
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'796 m ·Last eruption: 1380 ·United States
  • Mammoth Mountain
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 3'369 m ·Last eruption: 1260 ·United States
  • Shasta
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