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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 8:00:19 AM (PST) on Monday, January 19, 2026.
The magnitude 0.3 event occurred 22 km (14 miles) NW of Parkfield, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 1 km ( 1 mile).


Magnitude 0.3 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:00:19 AM (PST)
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 16:00:19 (UTC)
Distance from Parkfield, CA - 22 km (14 miles) NW (315 degrees)
Coalinga, CA - 25 km (15 miles) WSW (242 degrees)
San Miguel, CA - 33 km (20 miles) NNE (15 degrees)
Lake Nacimiento, CA - 42 km (26 miles) NE (36 degrees)
Avenal, CA - 43 km (27 miles) W (275 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 2.2 min. N (36.036N), 120 deg. 36.2 min. W (120.603W)
Depth 1.08 km (0.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=7, Nph=7, Dmin=3.7 km, Rmss=0.04 sec, Erho=0.59 km, Erzz=2.52999997 km, Gp=107 degrees
Event ID# nc75298181
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