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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 4:26:02 AM (PST) on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
The magnitude 1.9 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) SE of Santa Margarita, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 0.09 km (0.10 miles).


Magnitude 1.9 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 4:26:02 AM (PST)
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 12:26:02 (UTC)
Distance from Santa Margarita, CA - 3 km (2 miles) SE (143 degrees)
San Luis Obispo, CA - 11 km (7 miles) NE (36 degrees)
Atascadero, CA - 16 km (10 miles) SSE (151 degrees)
Los Osos, CA - 23 km (14 miles) ENE (75 degrees)
Templeton, CA - 23 km (14 miles) SSE (152 degrees)
Coordinates 35 deg. 22.0 min. N (35.366N), 120 deg. 35.2 min. W (120.587W)
Depth 0.09 km (0.10 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=12, Nph=12, Dmin=2.6 km, Rmss=0.07 sec, Erho=0.28 km, Erzz=0.689999998 km, Gp=81 degrees
Event ID# nc75134642
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