Early Cambrian epoch

538.8 - 506.5 Ma

The definition of this interval in the timescale Cambrian Epochs is taken from the following source:

  • F. M. Gradstein, J. G. Ogg, and A. G. Smith. 2004. A Geologic Time Scale 2004 1-589 view

There are intervals in 7 timescales which overlap this one. show

This interval is used in the definition of 231 collections

A total of 3459 collections with 24122 occurrences lie within this time span

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International Chronostratigraphic TimescaleCambrian Epochs
CambrianFurongianStage 10Late Cambrian486.85
Jiangshanian491
Paibian494.2
MiaolingianGuzhangianMiddle Cambrian497
Drumian500.5
Wuliuan504.5
Series 2Stage 4Early Cambrian506.5
Stage 3514.5
TerreneuvianStage 2521
Fortunian529
538.8