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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 9:27:37 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) ESE of Berkeley, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:27:37 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 16:27:37 (UTC)
Distance from Berkeley, CA - 3 km (2 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Piedmont, CA - 4 km (2 miles) NNW (342 degrees)
Emeryville, CA - 5 km (3 miles) NE (50 degrees)
Albany, CA - 6 km (3 miles) SE (125 degrees)
Orinda, CA - 6 km (4 miles) WSW (250 degrees)
Coordinates 37 deg. 51.5 min. N (37.858N), 122 deg. 14.7 min. W (122.245W)
Depth 7.21 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=31, Nph=30, Dmin=2.2 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.330000013 km, Gp=40 degrees
Event ID# nc75240967
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