2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 20:16:37 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 12:16 PM UTC-8
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.793°, -122.779°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7930°N
-122.7788°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75355707
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 20:37:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75355707). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75355707/