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 11:45:11 AM (PDT) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The magnitude 1.5 event occurred 25 km (16 miles) NW of Coalinga, CA.
The hypocentral depth is -0.42 km (-0.30 miles).


Magnitude 1.5 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:45:11 AM (PDT)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 18:45:11 (UTC)
Distance from Coalinga, CA - 25 km (16 miles) NW (319 degrees)
Huron, CA - 41 km (26 miles) WNW (288 degrees)
San Joaquin, CA - 45 km (28 miles) SW (224 degrees)
Parkfield, CA - 47 km (29 miles) NNW (348 degrees)
Avenal, CA - 51 km (32 miles) NW (313 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 18.9 min. N (36.314N), 120 deg. 32.6 min. W (120.543W)
Depth -0.42 km (-0.30 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=13, Nph=13, Dmin=15.8 km, Rmss=0.17 sec, Erho=0.75 km, Erzz=10.4899998 km, Gp=132 degrees
Event ID# nc75360161
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