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 6:49:55 PM (PDT) on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 4 km (2 miles) NNE (21 degrees) of San Leandro, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 5 km ( 3 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:49:55 PM (PDT)
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1:49:55 (UTC)
Distance from San Leandro, CA - 4 km (2 miles) NNE (21 degrees)
Ashland, CA - 7 km (4 miles) NNW (340 degrees)
San Lorenzo, CA - 8 km (5 miles) N (349 degrees)
Castro Valley, CA - 8 km (5 miles) NW (324 degrees)
Alameda, CA - 9 km (5 miles) E (97 degrees)
Coordinates 37 deg. 45.3 min. N (37.755N), 122 deg. 8.5 min. W (122.142W)
Depth 5.08 km (3.20 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=13, Nph=13, Dmin=4.0 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.35 km, Erzz=0.5 km, Gp=84 degrees
Event ID# nc75426157
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