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M3.2 Depth: 5.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 15 km NNW of San Simeon, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 08:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 15 km NNW of San Simeon, CA (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 08:14:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.75933, -121.27866
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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