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M1.7 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km WNW of San Francisco Zoo, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:55:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 13:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 6 km WNW of San Francisco Zoo, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:55:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.75983, -122.56683
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 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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