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 6:46:35 AM (PDT) on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The magnitude 1.8 event occurred 40 km (25 miles) NW of Cambria, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.8 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:46:35 AM (PDT)
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 13:46:35 (UTC)
Distance from Cambria, CA - 40 km (25 miles) NW (313 degrees)
Lake Nacimiento, CA - 48 km (30 miles) W (281 degrees)
King City, CA - 51 km (32 miles) SSW (209 degrees)
Greenfield, CA - 58 km (36 miles) SSW (194 degrees)
Cayucos, CA - 62 km (38 miles) NW (312 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 48.7 min. N (35.812N), 121 deg. 24.3 min. W (121.404W)
Depth 5.69 km (3.50 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=13, Nph=12, Dmin=12.5 km, Rmss=0.05 sec, Erho=0.56 km, Erzz=0.660000026 km, Gp=222 degrees
Event ID# nc75338207
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