Earthquake 17 km WNW of San Simeon, CA (1.8 md) (2025-08-27 15:09:29 UTC)
A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km WNW of San Simeon, CA, at 2025-08-27 15:09:29 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 17 km WNW of San Simeon, 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)
1.8
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75229407
Nearest Places
- Point Sierra Nevada / 4.56 km
- La Cruz Rock / 4.67 km
- Arroyo De La Laguna / 4.89 km
- Arroyo De Los Chinos / 4.98 km
- La Cruz Canyon / 5.04 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.8
22 km W of Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
1 km E of Aromas, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.15 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.15 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
12 km E of Cloverdale, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.6
SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.3
7 km SSE of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
15 km ENE of San Simeon, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)