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M2.1 Earthquake 13 km S of Mariposa, CASeptember 26, 2025

2025-09-26 18:48:58 UTC (2025-09-26) · approx. 10:48 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:48 UTC10:48 AM UTC-8
Depth21.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.372°, -119.982°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 26, 2025 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km S of Mariposa, CA, at a depth of 21.7 km and coordinates 37.3720°, -119.9818°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 19.9 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 16 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.37°, -119.98°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.1 earthquake near 13 km S of Mariposa, CA

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
21.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.3720°N
-119.9818°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.2
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75242312
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.196°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-28 22:11:43 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.1 earthquake near Mariposa, CA?

The magnitude 2.1 earthquake that struck 13 km S of Mariposa, CA on September 26, 2025 at 18:48 UTC had a depth of 21.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75242312). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 26, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 13 km S of Mariposa, CASeptember 26, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75242312/