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M3.6 Depth: 2.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-03-25 15:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on March 25, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 15:29:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.42630, -125.83870
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 153 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 217 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 261 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Clear Lake Volcanic Field
    Distance: 308 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'439 m ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
  • Lassen Volcanic Center
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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