2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 21 km NW of Alder Springs, CA — January 16, 2025

2025-01-16 19:30:53 UTC (2025-01-16) · approx. 11:30 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time19:30 UTC≈ 11:30 AM UTC-8
Depth-0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.758°, -122.921°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.76°, -122.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
-0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.7585°N
-122.9210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75118136
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
131
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
28.0°
Min Station Distance
0.109°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-29 22:12:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75118136). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 16, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 21 km NW of Alder Springs, CA — January 16, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75118136/