2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Fortuna, CA — August 22, 2025

2025-08-22 20:08:56 UTC (2025-08-22) · approx. 12:08 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:08 UTC≈ 12:08 PM UTC-8
Depth29.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.574°, -124.144°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.57°, -124.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
29.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5742°N
-124.1443°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75227282
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-01 19:57:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75227282). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 22, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SSE of Fortuna, CA — August 22, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75227282/