2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Cayucos, CA — October 16, 2024

2024-10-16 20:18:48 UTC (2024-10-16) · approx. 12:18 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:18 UTC≈ 12:18 PM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.483°, -120.796°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.48°, -120.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.4825°N
-120.7963°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75075181
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.078°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-20 23:44:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75075181). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 16, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Cayucos, CA — October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75075181/