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M3.7 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Off coast of northern California

UTC time: 2026-03-20 10:16:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Off coast of northern California. With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 10:16:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
40.35000, -125.42500
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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  • Jackson Segment
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  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 282 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Shasta
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'317 m ·Last eruption: 1250 ·United States
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    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States

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