2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA — August 27, 2025

2025-08-27 16:25:54 UTC (2025-08-27) · approx. 8:25 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time16:25 UTC≈ 8:25 AM UTC-8
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.794°, -122.779°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7937°N
-122.7785°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75229412
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
66
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-27 17:37:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75229412). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 27, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA — August 27, 2025. Retrieved August 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75229412/