September 2008 Commentary

A major earthquake occurred at 08:19 AM (PDT). This event was located in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand. The moment magnitude for this event, determined by the U.S. Geological Survey, is 7.0. USGS NEIC information.

A light earthquake occurred at 10:32 AM (PDT). This event was located about 4 miles NNE of Taft, CA. The local magnitude for this event is 4.0. The maximum modified Mercalli intensity was IV. ("Did You Feel It?") Map.

A minor earthquake occurred at 06:34 PM (PDT). This event was located about 2 miles ESE of The Geysers, CA. The moment magnitude for this event, determined at Berkeley, is 3.5.

A minor earthquake occurred at 01:27 PM (PDT). This event was located about 2 miles ESE of The Geysers, CA. The moment magnitude for this event, determined at Berkeley, is 3.6.

A minor earthquake occurred at 06:04 AM (PDT). This event was located about 4 miles ESE of Willits, CA. The moment magnitude for this event, determined at Berkeley, is 3.6.

A light earthquake occurred at 09:15 PM (PDT). This event was located about 2 miles ENE of Alamo, CA. The moment magnitude for this event, determined at Berkeley, is 4.0. The maximum modified Mercalli intensity was V. Shake Map of instrument intensities measured for this event, is available. ("Did You Feel It?") Map.