Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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Version #5: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 9:48:43 AM (PDT) on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
The magnitude 1.5 event occurred 17 km (11 miles) SSE of San Pedro, CA.
The hypocentral depth is -0.14 km (-0.10 miles).


Magnitude 1.5 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 9:48:43 AM (PDT)
Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 16:48:43 (UTC)
Distance from San Pedro, CA - 17 km (11 miles) SSE (165 degrees)
Rolling Hills, CA - 22 km (13 miles) SSE (152 degrees)
Seal Beach, CA - 22 km (13 miles) SW (216 degrees)
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 22 km (14 miles) SE (143 degrees)
Lomita, CA - 24 km (15 miles) SSE (164 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 35.1 min. N (33.585N), 118 deg. 14.6 min. W (118.244W)
Depth -0.14 km (-0.10 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=24, Nph=37, Dmin=14.9 km, Rmss=0.24 sec, Erho=0.33 km, Erzz=0.8 km, Gp=91 degrees
Event ID# ci41541896
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