2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 16:06:42 UTC (2026-05-22) · approx. 8:06 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time16:06 UTC≈ 8:06 AM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.404°, -120.136°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.40°, -120.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.4045°N
-120.1363°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75366982
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.101°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 11:12:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75366982). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Truckee, CA — May 22, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75366982/