2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 21:41:21 UTC (2026-05-15) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time21:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.759°, -122.730°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.76°, -122.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7588°N
-122.7297°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75361041
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
71
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.005°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:52:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75361041). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SE of The Geysers, CA — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75361041/