Small magnitude earthquake strikes northwest of Templeton 

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 9 miles northwest of Templeton

At approximately 2:28 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 9 miles northwest of Templeton, according to the United States Geological Survey’s website. Residents from Paso Robles to Atascadero reported feeling the temblor.

According to the USGS, 3.0 to 3.9 magnetite earthquakes are considered minor earthquakes. Earthquakes below 2.5 are not typically felt.

No subsequent earthquakes were reported in the area.

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Kathleen Blankenship-Sauret

11 years ago

Wow…..looks to be centered at or very near my parents' house.

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Russell Wilson

11 years ago

i felt it in Atascadero rattled the windows a little

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