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U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California
U.C. Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, Berkeley, California


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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:50:02 PM (PDT) on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The magnitude 2.0 event occurred 17 km (11 miles) SSW of Rio Dell, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 26 km (16 miles).


Magnitude 2.0 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 4:50:02 PM (PDT)
Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 23:50:02 (UTC)
Distance from Rio Dell, CA - 17 km (11 miles) SSW (201 degrees)
Hydesville, CA - 22 km (14 miles) SSW (198 degrees)
Ferndale, CA - 25 km (16 miles) SSE (164 degrees)
Fortuna, CA - 27 km (17 miles) S (184 degrees)
Redway, CA - 40 km (25 miles) NW (311 degrees)
Coordinates 40 deg. 21.4 min. N (40.356N), 124 deg. 10.8 min. W (124.179W)
Depth 26.28 km (16.30 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=18, Nph=18, Dmin=6.3 km, Rmss=0.08 sec, Erho=0.69 km, Erzz=1.40999997 km, Gp=75 degrees
Event ID# nc75218742
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