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 6:03:50 AM (PST) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
The magnitude 2.7 event occurred 7 km (4 miles) ESE of Santa Rosa, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 0.21 km (0.10 miles).


Magnitude 2.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:03:50 AM (PST)
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 14:03:50 (UTC)
Distance from Santa Rosa, CA - 7 km (4 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Roseland, CA - 8 km (5 miles) E (93 degrees)
Kenwood, CA - 8 km (5 miles) W (273 degrees)
Rohnert Park, CA - 10 km (6 miles) NNE (33 degrees)
Cotati, CA - 12 km (7 miles) NNE (31 degrees)
Coordinates 38 deg. 25.1 min. N (38.418N), 122 deg. 38.2 min. W (122.637W)
Depth 0.21 km (0.10 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=27, Nph=27, Dmin=3.9 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.629999995 km, Gp=46 degrees
Event ID# nc75299366
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