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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 19:11:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF. (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 19:11:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.95530, -121.98530
Temperature
35.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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