2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 6km S of Gilroy, CA — January 20, 2021

2021-01-20 23:36:16 UTC (2021-01-20) · approx. 3:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:36 UTC≈ 3:36 PM UTC-8
Depth4.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.958°, -121.580°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.96°, -121.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
4.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.9577°N
-121.5802°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73514015
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
30.0°
Min Station Distance
0.003°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-28 01:27:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73514015). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 20, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 6km S of Gilroy, CA — January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73514015/