2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NE of San Simeon, CA — January 6, 2024

2024-01-06 22:23:11 UTC (2024-01-06) · approx. 2:23 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:23 UTC≈ 2:23 PM UTC-8
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.723°, -121.068°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.72°, -121.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7227°N
-121.0683°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73985876
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.080°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-09 02:46:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73985876). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 6, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NE of San Simeon, CA — January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73985876/