Earthquake 8 km NNW of Lopez Point, CA (1.2 md) (2025-08-20 22:13:16 UTC)
A 1.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km NNW of Lopez Point, CA, at 2025-08-20 22:13:16 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 8 km NNW of Lopez Point, 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)
1.2
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75226442
Nearest Places
- Square Black Rock / 0.7 km
- Dolan Rock / 1.06 km
- Devils Canyon / 1.26 km
- Big Creek / 1.28 km
- Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve / 1.35 km
Comment
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Depth: 62.10 km
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Depth: 6.20 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 6.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 4.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
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Depth: 11.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
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Time:
Depth: 0.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)