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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 10:40:51 AM (PST) on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The magnitude 1.6 event occurred 30 km (18 miles) SW of Rio Dell, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 16 km (10 miles).


Magnitude 1.6 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:40:51 AM (PST)
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 18:40:51 (UTC)
Distance from Rio Dell, CA - 30 km (18 miles) SW (215 degrees)
Ferndale, CA - 33 km (21 miles) S (186 degrees)
Hydesville, CA - 34 km (21 miles) SSW (211 degrees)
Fortuna, CA - 37 km (23 miles) SSW (199 degrees)
Redway, CA - 45 km (28 miles) WNW (294 degrees)
Coordinates 40 deg. 16.8 min. N (40.280N), 124 deg. 18.2 min. W (124.304W)
Depth 16.13 km (10.00 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=10, Nph=10, Dmin=3.4 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.79 km, Erzz=0.699999988 km, Gp=150 degrees
Event ID# nc75279221
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