M3.0 earthquake — 12 km ESE of Gilroy, CA
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 12 km ESE of Gilroy, CA on Jul 27, 2026 at 08:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.2 km |
| Coordinates | 36.958, -121.448 |
| Time | Jul 27, 08:13 UTC |
| Location | 12 km ESE of Gilroy, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75406487 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 1 km | Jul 24, 22:38 UTC | 11 km ESE of Gilroy, CA |
| M2.7 | 107 km | Jul 23, 00:52 UTC | 2 km NNE of San Leandro, CA |
| M2.5 | 193 km | Jul 25, 11:31 UTC | 3 km E of St. Helena, CA |
| M2.8 | 232 km | Jul 27, 15:29 UTC | 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.7 | 232 km | Jul 27, 15:29 UTC | 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.5 | 236 km | Jul 27, 06:29 UTC | 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.