Templeton, CA – A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook parts of Central California on Tuesday afternoon, with residents from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo reporting light but noticeable shaking shortly before 10 a.m. PST.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at 9:54 a.m. PST with an epicenter about 8 kilometers west of Templeton and a depth of roughly 5–6 kilometers, making it a relatively shallow event. Community “Did You Feel It?” reports registered a maximum intensity of IV, indicating light shaking but no expected structural damage.
USGS data shows the quake occurred near the coastal mountain region between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, an area known for frequent minor seismic activity. As of Tuesday morning, at least six intensity reports had been submitted by residents across San Luis Obispo County.
A separate statement from the National Tsunami Warning Center, issued at 9:58 a.m. PST, confirmed there is no tsunami danger associated with this earthquake. The center emphasized that the tremor was too small and too inland to generate any tsunami threat for California’s coastline.
While no damage or injuries have been reported, emergency officials encourage residents to review earthquake safety plans and secure loose household items, as aftershocks can occur in the hours or days following a moderate quake.
The region surrounding Templeton, Paso Robles, and Atascadero sits along several smaller fault structures branching from the San Andreas system, leading to periodic minor and moderate quakes throughout the year.
Residents who felt shaking are encouraged to submit a report to USGS to aid scientists in tracking intensity across the Central Coast.
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