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U.C. Berkeley Seismological Laboratory, Berkeley, California


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A micro earthquake occurred at 7:35:11 AM (PDT) on Monday, October 20, 2025.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 28 km (18 miles) SSW of Rio Dell, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:35:11 AM (PDT)
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 14:35:11 (UTC)
Distance from Rio Dell, CA - 28 km (18 miles) SSW (193 degrees)
Hydesville, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SSW (193 degrees)
Redway, CA - 34 km (21 miles) WNW (296 degrees)
Ferndale, CA - 37 km (23 miles) S (169 degrees)
Fortuna, CA - 39 km (24 miles) S (183 degrees)
Coordinates 40 deg. 15.1 min. N (40.252N), 124 deg. 11.0 min. W (124.184W)
Depth 11.55 km (7.20 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=7, Nph=7, Dmin=1.2 km, Rmss=0.04 sec, Erho=0.77 km, Erzz=0.639999986 km, Gp=139 degrees
Event ID# nc75251986
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