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 0:30:23 AM (PDT) on Monday, September 8, 2025.
The magnitude 2.9 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) ENE (77 degrees) of Willows, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 20 km (12 miles).


Magnitude 2.9 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Monday, September 8, 2025 at 0:30:23 AM (PDT)
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:30:23 (UTC)
Distance from Willows, CA - 14 km (9 miles) ENE (77 degrees)
Hamilton City, CA - 21 km (13 miles) S (185 degrees)
Durham, CA - 23 km (14 miles) WSW (243 degrees)
Orland, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SSE (148 degrees)
Chico, CA - 27 km (17 miles) SW (220 degrees)
Coordinates 39 deg. 33.1 min. N (39.552N), 122 deg. 2.2 min. W (122.037W)
Depth 19.77 km (12.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=20, Nph=18, Dmin=6.2 km, Rmss=0.27 sec, Erho=0.71 km, Erzz=1.24000001 km, Gp=60 degrees
Event ID# nc75234827
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