2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km ESE of Aromas, CA — March 2, 2026

2026-03-02 19:21:14 UTC (2026-03-02) · approx. 11:21 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:21 UTC≈ 11:21 AM UTC-8
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.876°, -121.618°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.88°, -121.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.8760°N
-121.6185°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75321522
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
83
Azimuthal Gap
31.0°
Min Station Distance
0.023°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-11 01:32:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75321522). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km ESE of Aromas, CA — March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75321522/