2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km E of Milpitas, CA — May 9, 2024

2024-05-09 15:27:17 UTC (2024-05-09) · approx. 7:27 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time15:27 UTC≈ 7:27 AM UTC-8
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.454°, -121.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.45°, -121.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.4537°N
-121.8093°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75003836
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.008°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-09 18:36:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75003836). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 9, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km E of Milpitas, CA — May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75003836/