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A micro earthquake occurred at 4:19:46 PM (PST) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The magnitude 1.4 event occurred 5 km (3 miles) SSW of Newport Beach, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 19 km (12 miles).


Magnitude 1.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:19:46 PM (PST)
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 0:19:46 (UTC)
Distance from Newport Beach, CA - 5 km (3 miles) SSW (192 degrees)
Costa Mesa, CA - 11 km (7 miles) SSW (194 degrees)
San Joaquin Hills, CA - 11 km (7 miles) WSW (246 degrees)
Huntington Beach, CA - 14 km (9 miles) SSE (157 degrees)
Fountain Valley, CA - 15 km (9 miles) S (175 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 34.4 min. N (33.573N), 117 deg. 56.4 min. W (117.941W)
Depth 19.42 km (12.10 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=17, Nph=16, Dmin=25.0 km, Rmss=0.42 sec, Erho=1.27 km, Erzz=2.12 km, Gp=166 degrees
Event ID# ci40189354
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