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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 3:47:52 PM (PDT) on Friday, September 12, 2025.
The magnitude 1.1 event occurred 10 km (6 miles) NW of Avenal, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.1 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:47:52 PM (PDT)
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 22:47:52 (UTC)
Distance from Avenal, CA - 10 km (6 miles) NW (315 degrees)
Coalinga, CA - 16 km (10 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Huron, CA - 18 km (11 miles) SSW (213 degrees)
Kettleman City, CA - 23 km (14 miles) WNW (287 degrees)
Parkfield, CA - 28 km (17 miles) NE (46 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 4.2 min. N (36.069N), 120 deg. 12.5 min. W (120.209W)
Depth 7.89 km (4.90 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=5, Nph=5, Dmin=9.7 km, Rmss=0.02 sec, Erho=1.42 km, Erzz=0.810000002 km, Gp=228 degrees
Event ID# nc75237067
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