22 Dec 2025, 23:32 UTC · Dec 22, 6:32 PM ET

M3.3 earthquake 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA at Dec 22, 6:32 PM ET, 5 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 11 people reported feeling it.

M3.3 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CAM3.4 6 km NNW of Pinnacles, CAM3.4 5 km SW of Ridgemark, CAM3.4 10 km NW of Pinnacles, CAM3.4 14 km S of Tres Pinos, CAM3.5 16 km NW of Pinnacles, CAM3.6 2 km ENE of Ridgemark, CAM3.6 9 km E of Gilroy, CAM3.7 6 km S of San Juan Bautista, CAM3.9 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CAM4.0 8 km E of Gilroy, CAM4.0 5 km S of San Juan Bautista, CAM4.6 1 km SE of Boulder Creek, CA
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.3 ml
Time22 Dec 2025, 23:32 UTC
Location36.650°, -121.297° – 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA
Depth5.4 km
Felt reports11
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)3.6
USGS eventnc75284991
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
4.61 km SE of Boulder Creek, CA · PAGER greenApr 2, 4:41 AM
198 d ago
10 km33,078 reports
4.05 km S of San Juan Bautista, CA · tsunami flag · PAGER greenNov 27, 3:57 PM
323 d ago
8 km417 reports
4.08 km E of Gilroy, CA · tsunami flag · PAGER greenNov 26, 9:16 AM
324 d ago
3 km920 reports
3.96 km NW of Pinnacles, CAAug 11, 6:19 AM
67 d ago
5 km34 reports
3.76 km S of San Juan Bautista, CA · PAGER greenNov 27, 3:48 PM
323 d ago
8 km53 reports
3.69 km E of Gilroy, CANov 26, 9:20 AM
324 d ago
4 km174 reports
3.62 km ENE of Ridgemark, CAMay 17, 2:28 AM
153 d ago
7 km144 reports
3.516 km NW of Pinnacles, CAJul 9, 10:49 AM
99 d ago
10 km194 reports
3.414 km S of Tres Pinos, CAJan 15, 9:24 PM
274 d ago
6 km13 reports
3.410 km NW of Pinnacles, CAMar 2, 10:17 AM
228 d ago
8 km28 reports
3.45 km SW of Ridgemark, CAJun 23, 5:03 AM
116 d ago
8 km43 reports
3.46 km NNW of Pinnacles, CAAug 2, 8:36 AM
75 d ago
3 km19 reports
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA earthquake?

Magnitude 3.3 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 5 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 3.6 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

11 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.3.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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