M3.1 earthquake — 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA on Oct 22, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of -1 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | -0.7 km |
| Coordinates | 37.170, -121.230 |
| Time | Oct 22, 04:18 UTC |
| Location | 23 km WSW of Gustine, CA |
| USGS event ID | nc75453266 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 48 km | Oct 26, 13:10 UTC | 4 km SE of Aromas, CA |
| M3.0 | 57 km | Oct 22, 21:58 UTC | 15 km S of Tres Pinos, CA |
| M2.9 | 214 km | Oct 24, 10:54 UTC | 19 km SW of Toms Place, CA |
| M2.5 | 215 km | Oct 24, 18:42 UTC | 17 km SW of Toms Place, CA |
| M2.5 | 225 km | Oct 20, 16:23 UTC | 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA |
| M2.5 | 231 km | Oct 24, 20:39 UTC | 7 km W of Cobb, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.