2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km NE of Cayucos, CA — May 4, 2024

2024-05-04 23:44:31 UTC (2024-05-04) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.521°, -120.823°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.52°, -120.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5207°N
-120.8228°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75001321
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.089°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-06 18:04:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75001321). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 4, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km NE of Cayucos, CA — May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75001321/