2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 15 km E of Borrego Springs, CA — May 21, 2025

2025-05-21 17:49:35 UTC (2025-05-21) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:49 UTC≈ 9:49 AM UTC-8
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.274°, -116.212°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.27°, -116.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.2740°N
-116.2120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40972151
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
79
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.088°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-21 23:24:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40972151). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 21, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km E of Borrego Springs, CA — May 21, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40972151/