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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 2:53:21 AM (PDT) on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 10 km (6 miles) ESE of Alum Rock, CA.
The hypocentral depth is -0.32 km (-0.20 miles).


Magnitude 1.3 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:53:21 AM (PDT)
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:53:21 (UTC)
Distance from Alum Rock, CA - 10 km (6 miles) ESE (109 degrees)
East Foothills, CA - 10 km (6 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Seven Trees, CA - 12 km (7 miles) ENE (63 degrees)
San Jose, CA - 16 km (10 miles) E (92 degrees)
Buena Vista, CA - 18 km (11 miles) E (85 degrees)
Coordinates 37 deg. 20.1 min. N (37.335N), 121 deg. 43.1 min. W (121.718W)
Depth -0.32 km (-0.20 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=10, Nph=10, Dmin=9.4 km, Rmss=0.19 sec, Erho=1.02 km, Erzz=7.11000013 km, Gp=174 degrees
Event ID# nc75250996
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