2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA — December 27, 2025

2025-12-27 21:53:36 UTC (2025-12-27) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-8
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.551°, -120.781°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.55°, -120.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5512°N
-120.7808°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75287236
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.068°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 06:07:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75287236). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 27, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA — December 27, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75287236/