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 8:27:15 PM (PDT) on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The magnitude 1.5 event occurred 4 km (2 miles) NE (52 degrees) of Dollar Point, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.5 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:27:15 PM (PDT)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:27:15 (UTC)
Distance from Dollar Point, CA - 4 km (2 miles) NE (52 degrees)
Tahoe Vista, CA - 4 km (2 miles) SSW (198 degrees)
Kings Beach, CA - 4 km (3 miles) SW (226 degrees)
Incline Village, NV - 9 km (6 miles) WSW (240 degrees)
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA - 11 km (7 miles) NE (52 degrees)
Coordinates 39 deg. 12.6 min. N (39.210N), 120 deg. 3.8 min. W (120.064W)
Depth 6.72 km (4.20 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=10, Nph=10, Dmin=0.0 km, Rmss=0.04 sec, Erho=0.39 km, Erzz=0.810000002 km, Gp=68 degrees
Event ID# nc75334247
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