2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3km NW of Palomar Observatory, CA — January 8, 2022

2022-01-08 23:51:54 UTC (2022-01-08) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-8
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.377°, -116.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.38°, -116.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.3772°N
-116.8855°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39906423
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
75
Azimuthal Gap
19.0°
Min Station Distance
0.030°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2022-01-12 21:37:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39906423). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, January 8, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 3km NW of Palomar Observatory, CA — January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39906423/