Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada


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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 11:09:09 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
The magnitude 2.5 event occurred 29 km (18 miles) WNW of Redway, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 13 km ( 8 miles).


Magnitude 2.5 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:09:09 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 18:09:09 (UTC)
Distance from Redway, CA - 29 km (18 miles) WNW (290 degrees)
Rio Dell, CA - 33 km (20 miles) S (185 degrees)
Hydesville, CA - 38 km (24 miles) S (185 degrees)
Ferndale, CA - 42 km (26 miles) SSE (165 degrees)
Fortuna, CA - 43 km (27 miles) S (178 degrees)
Coordinates 40 deg. 12.5 min. N (40.208N), 124 deg. 8.3 min. W (124.139W)
Depth 13.27 km (8.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=35, Nph=34, Dmin=3.9 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.43 km, Erzz=0.50999999 km, Gp=90 degrees
Event ID# nc75222357
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