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 8:51:43 AM (PDT) on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The magnitude 1.3 event occurred 26 km (16 miles) NW of Cambria, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 7 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 1.3 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:51:43 AM (PDT)
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 15:51:43 (UTC)
Distance from Cambria, CA - 26 km (16 miles) NW (323 degrees)
Lake Nacimiento, CA - 34 km (21 miles) W (274 degrees)
Cayucos, CA - 47 km (29 miles) NW (317 degrees)
San Miguel, CA - 50 km (31 miles) W (270 degrees)
King City, CA - 52 km (33 miles) SSW (192 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 45.0 min. N (35.750N), 121 deg. 15.1 min. W (121.251W)
Depth 7.28 km (4.50 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=15, Nph=15, Dmin=5.0 km, Rmss=0.09 sec, Erho=0.94 km, Erzz=1.55999994 km, Gp=127 degrees
Event ID# nc75338237
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