A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded near 3 km N of San Leandro, CA on Aug 13, 2026, 3:30:04 PM (2026-08-13T15:30:04.700Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.5 km with coordinates 37.7552, -122.1502.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 3.8 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 5.5 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 24 km E of San Francisco, United States.
The epicentre was located at 37.7552 latitude and -122.1502 longitude near 3 km N of San Leandro, CA. The earthquake was shallow at 5.5 km depth.
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