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M3.4 Depth: 3.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 7 km SW of Kenwood, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 00:04:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 7 km SW of Kenwood, CA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 00:04:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.37833, -122.60550
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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