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 8:57:11 AM (PDT) on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
The magnitude 1.9 event occurred 7 km (4 miles) SW of Atascadero, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.9 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 8:57:11 AM (PDT)
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 15:57:11 (UTC)
Distance from Atascadero, CA - 7 km (4 miles) SW (219 degrees)
Santa Margarita, CA - 12 km (7 miles) WNW (299 degrees)
Templeton, CA - 12 km (8 miles) S (186 degrees)
Morro Bay, CA - 14 km (9 miles) NE (55 degrees)
Cayucos, CA - 16 km (10 miles) E (91 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 26.4 min. N (35.439N), 120 deg. 43.2 min. W (120.721W)
Depth 7.30 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=26, Nph=25, Dmin=5.3 km, Rmss=0.04 sec, Erho=0.23 km, Erzz=0.699999988 km, Gp=55 degrees
Event ID# nc75239192
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