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 7:22:38 AM (PDT) on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The magnitude 2.7 event occurred 13 km (8 miles) E (87 degrees) of Cambria, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 3 miles).


Magnitude 2.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:22:38 AM (PDT)
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 14:22:38 (UTC)
Distance from Cambria, CA - 13 km (8 miles) E (87 degrees)
Cayucos, CA - 15 km (9 miles) NNW (344 degrees)
Lake Nacimiento, CA - 18 km (11 miles) SSW (197 degrees)
Templeton, CA - 21 km (13 miles) W (277 degrees)
Morro Bay, CA - 24 km (15 miles) NNW (341 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 34.3 min. N (35.571N), 120 deg. 56.3 min. W (120.938W)
Depth 4.34 km (2.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=44, Nph=42, Dmin=12.6 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.18 km, Erzz=0.730000019 km, Gp=71 degrees
Event ID# nc75338862
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