Earthquake 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA (1.9 md) (2025-05-19 12:50:42 UTC)
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA, at 2025-05-19 12:50:42 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 5 km NW of Parkfield, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (md)
1.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75184387
Nearest Places
- Lang Canyon / 1.92 km
- Imusdale Cemetery / 2.68 km
- Imusdale School (historical) / 3.29 km
- Middle Mountain / 3.45 km
- Pine Canyon / 3.71 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.1
CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.7
3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time:
Depth: 5.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN REGION
Time:
Depth: 35.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
Seram, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 34.25 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 34.25 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.0
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
18 km NNW of Parkfield, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.7
9 km NW of Avenal, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
11 km NW of Avenal, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)