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 2:23:17 AM (PDT) on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The magnitude 2.3 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) ESE of Alum Rock, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 2.3 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:23:17 AM (PDT)
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:23:17 (UTC)
Distance from Alum Rock, CA - 11 km (7 miles) ESE (103 degrees)
East Foothills, CA - 11 km (7 miles) ESE (112 degrees)
Seven Trees, CA - 14 km (8 miles) ENE (61 degrees)
San Jose, CA - 17 km (10 miles) E (88 degrees)
Buena Vista, CA - 19 km (12 miles) E (82 degrees)
Coordinates 37 deg. 20.6 min. N (37.344N), 121 deg. 42.3 min. W (121.704W)
Depth 7.67 km (4.80 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=61, Nph=55, Dmin=5.5 km, Rmss=0.06 sec, Erho=0.11 km, Erzz=0.310000002 km, Gp=38 degrees
Event ID# nc75250961
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