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M2.0 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near San Ramon, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 07:24:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near San Ramon, California (United States) on March 2, 2026 at 07:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
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