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 6:27:23 PM (PST) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 11 km (7 miles) NW of Parkfield, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 11 km ( 7 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:27:23 PM (PST)
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:27:23 (UTC)
Distance from Parkfield, CA - 11 km (7 miles) NW (311 degrees)
Coalinga, CA - 25 km (15 miles) SW (217 degrees)
San Miguel, CA - 28 km (17 miles) NE (34 degrees)
Cholame, CA - 34 km (21 miles) NW (323 degrees)
Avenal, CA - 36 km (22 miles) W (262 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 57.7 min. N (35.961N), 120 deg. 31.3 min. W (120.522W)
Depth 10.91 km (6.80 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=28, Nph=23, Dmin=2.4 km, Rmss=0.08 sec, Erho=0.31 km, Erzz=0.409999996 km, Gp=60 degrees
Event ID# nc75266866
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