2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 21:27:54 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 1:27 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:27 UTC≈ 1:27 PM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.822°, -122.843°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.82°, -122.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8223°N
-122.8428°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75357401
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
70
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.006°
RMS Residual
0.02 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 23:07:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75357401). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75357401/