2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16km E of Ocotillo, CA — January 27, 2021

2021-01-27 20:50:59 UTC (2021-01-27) · approx. 12:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:50 UTC≈ 12:50 PM UTC-8
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.748°, -115.821°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.75°, -115.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7482°N
-115.8213°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39533719
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.127°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-28 00:07:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39533719). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 27, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 16km E of Ocotillo, CA — January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39533719/