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M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Northern California (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 11:15:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Northern California (United States) on August 28, 2025 at 11:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 11:15:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.09900, -122.18300
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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