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M2.1 Earthquake 12 km NNE of Cayucos, CA — May 16, 2024

2024-05-16 23:55:57 UTC (2024-05-16) · approx. 3:55 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 3:55 PM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.542°, -120.857°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.54°, -120.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5422°N
-120.8568°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75007911
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.094°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-24 01:07:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75007911). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 16, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km NNE of Cayucos, CA — May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75007911/