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M1.3 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near San Francisco, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:41:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near San Francisco, California (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 21:41:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
San Francisco
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.80750, -122.57433
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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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