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M1.7 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near San Ramon, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 05:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near San Ramon, California (United States) on February 4, 2026 at 05:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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