2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 24 km WNW of Weaverville, CA — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 14:05:22 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.80°, -123.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
31.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.8015°N
-123.2055°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75349072
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
125
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.142°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 14:27:20 UTC

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