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 5:24:02 AM (PDT) on Friday, September 12, 2025.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 30 km (19 miles) N of Lake Nacimiento, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:24:02 AM (PDT)
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:24:02 (UTC)
Distance from Lake Nacimiento, CA - 30 km (19 miles) N (357 degrees)
San Miguel, CA - 32 km (20 miles) NNW (327 degrees)
King City, CA - 32 km (20 miles) SE (139 degrees)
Parkfield, CA - 43 km (27 miles) WNW (285 degrees)
Paso Robles, CA - 45 km (28 miles) NNW (335 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 59.8 min. N (35.996N), 120 deg. 53.7 min. W (120.895W)
Depth 8.33 km (5.20 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=31, Nph=30, Dmin=3.2 km, Rmss=0.09 sec, Erho=0.31 km, Erzz=0.670000017 km, Gp=65 degrees
Event ID# nc75236887
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