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1.2

Earthquake M 1.2 in the area of San Ardo, CA, 19 October 2026, 09:19 UTC

Recorded 10 d ago. Updated 11:19.

Magnitude
md 1.2
Time (UTC)
09:19:54
Depth
12 km
Coordinates
35.996 N 121.031 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
11:19

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.2 was recorded at a depth of 12 km, near San Ardo, on 19/10 at 09:19 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 4 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.3). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 7 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.6). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.6). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 12 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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