2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 12 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 9, 2025

2025-08-09 23:40:13 UTC (2025-08-09) · approx. 3:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 3:40 PM UTC-8
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.598°, -121.252°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.60°, -121.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5983°N
-121.2523°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75221242
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
0.052°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-16 00:25:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75221242). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 9, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 9, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75221242/