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 4:50:10 PM (PDT) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The magnitude 1.5 event occurred 4 km (2 miles) ESE of Redway, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 23 km (14 miles).


Magnitude 1.5 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:50:10 PM (PDT)
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 23:50:10 (UTC)
Distance from Redway, CA - 4 km (2 miles) ESE (120 degrees)
Rio Dell, CA - 52 km (32 miles) SSE (148 degrees)
Laytonville, CA - 53 km (33 miles) NNW (331 degrees)
Hydesville, CA - 56 km (35 miles) SSE (152 degrees)
Covelo, CA - 57 km (36 miles) NW (307 degrees)
Coordinates 40 deg. 6.2 min. N (40.104N), 123 deg. 47.2 min. W (123.786W)
Depth 23.04 km (14.30 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=11, Nph=11, Dmin=9.5 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.98 km, Erzz=1.13 km, Gp=143 degrees
Event ID# nc75432097
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