2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SE of Pacifica, CA — January 13, 2026

2026-01-13 22:35:34 UTC (2026-01-13) · approx. 2:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:35 UTC≈ 2:35 PM UTC-8
Depth9.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.596°, -122.469°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.60°, -122.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
9.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.5955°N
-122.4687°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75295271
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
71
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.028°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-23 01:42:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75295271). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 13, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SE of Pacifica, CA — January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75295271/