M 3.2 Earthquake Reported 14 km East of Willows, California
A minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near Willows, California, on March 25, 2026. No damage or tsunami threats have been reported.
What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 ml was recorded on March 25, 2026, at 04:39:54 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 21.9 km.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at coordinates 39.5055°N, 122.0328°W, approximately 14 km east of Willows, California. At a depth of 21.9 km, this event is classified as an intermediate-depth earthquake, as it occurred slightly below the 20 km threshold typically used to define shallow seismic activity.
Impact Assessment
There are currently no felt reports associated with this event in the USGS database. No tsunami advisories, watches, or warnings have been issued. No alert level color has been assigned to this routine seismic event.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are often felt by residents near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Seismic activity of this nature is a routine geological occurrence in California.
Source
Information for this report was provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Source: USGS Official Notice