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M3.0 Depth: 4.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 00:37:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN CALIFORNIA on May 3, 2026 at 00:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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
M3.0
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 00:37:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.80510, -123.20750
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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