Magnitude 4.5 - CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

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2012 August 06 07:35:49 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude4.5
Date-Time
Location35.949°N, 120.503°W
Depth11.6 km (7.2 miles)
RegionCENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Distances
  • 8 km (5 miles) NW (310°) from Parkfield, CA
  • 25 km (16 miles) SSW (212°) from Coalinga, CA
  • 28 km (17 miles) NE (38°) from San Miguel, CA
  • 39 km (24 miles) NNE (24°) from Paso Robles, CA
  • 198 km (123 miles) SE (141°) from San Jose City Hall, CA
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 0.2 km (0.1 miles); depth +/- 0.2 km (0.1 miles)
ParametersNph= 91, Dmin=1 km, Rmss=0.12 sec, Gp= 40°,
M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=6
Source
Event IDnc71827401
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