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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 11:48:25 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 2 km (2 miles) E (89 degrees) of Aromas, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 1 km (0.50 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:48:25 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 18:48:25 (UTC)
Distance from Aromas, CA - 2 km (2 miles) E (89 degrees)
San Juan Bautista, CA - 8 km (5 miles) NW (305 degrees)
Las Lomas, CA - 11 km (7 miles) ENE (76 degrees)
Pajaro, CA - 12 km (7 miles) E (98 degrees)
Watsonville, CA - 13 km (8 miles) E (101 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 53.3 min. N (36.889N), 121 deg. 36.9 min. W (121.615W)
Depth 0.77 km (0.50 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=9, Nph=9, Dmin=2.1 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.32 km, Erzz=0.680000007 km, Gp=82 degrees
Event ID# nc75229027
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