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 4:45:22 PM (PST) on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
The magnitude 1.9 event occurred 12 km (7 miles) NNE (32 degrees) of Coalinga, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 1.9 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:45:22 PM (PST)
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 0:45:22 (UTC)
Distance from Coalinga, CA - 12 km (7 miles) NNE (32 degrees)
Huron, CA - 17 km (11 miles) W (280 degrees)
Avenal, CA - 29 km (18 miles) NNW (330 degrees)
Lemoore Station, CA - 35 km (22 miles) W (264 degrees)
Kettleman City, CA - 38 km (24 miles) NW (310 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 13.7 min. N (36.228N), 120 deg. 17.4 min. W (120.289W)
Depth 10.45 km (6.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=14, Nph=14, Dmin=11.4 km, Rmss=0.06 sec, Erho=0.41 km, Erzz=0.649999976 km, Gp=111 degrees
Event ID# nc75323282
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