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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 1:59:44 AM (PDT) on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The magnitude 1.6 event occurred 2 km (1 miles) E (79 degrees) of Aromas, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).


Magnitude 1.6 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1:59:44 AM (PDT)
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:59:44 (UTC)
Distance from Aromas, CA - 2 km (1 miles) E (79 degrees)
San Juan Bautista, CA - 9 km (6 miles) WNW (303 degrees)
Las Lomas, CA - 10 km (6 miles) ENE (73 degrees)
Pajaro, CA - 11 km (7 miles) E (97 degrees)
Watsonville, CA - 12 km (7 miles) E (100 degrees)
Coordinates 36 deg. 53.5 min. N (36.891N), 121 deg. 37.5 min. W (121.625W)
Depth 7.54 km (4.70 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=25, Nph=24, Dmin=3.0 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Erho=0.42 km, Erzz=0.74000001 km, Gp=76 degrees
Event ID# nc75433067
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