2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 8, 2025

2025-05-08 18:23:51 UTC (2025-05-08) · approx. 10:23 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:23 UTC≈ 10:23 AM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.814°, -122.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.81°, -122.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8143°N
-122.8040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75178606
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
0.009°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 20:17:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75178606). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 8, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75178606/