2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California — December 15, 2025

2025-12-15 23:16:24 UTC (2025-12-15) · approx. 3:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:16 UTC≈ 3:16 PM UTC-8
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.911°, -119.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.91°, -119.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.9113°N
-119.6136°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00908580
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
133.0°
Min Station Distance
0.335°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-16 01:04:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00908580). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 15, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California — December 15, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00908580/