Earthquakes on July 8, 2021

366
EARTHQUAKES on July 8, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
7 km deep · 25,987 people felt it
Elevated activity
compared to daily average (~250/day)

Magnitude Breakdown

M5.0+
11
M4.0–4.9
36
M3.0–3.9
28
M2.0–2.9
87
M1.0–1.9
204

Activity Summary

366
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
11
M5.0+ events

Geographic Breakdown

Top Countries (International)

Earthquake Map — July 8, 2021

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.00°, 0.00°

All Earthquakes — July 8, 2021

Showing 30 of 162 (filtered from 366)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
Time ↓Mag ↕Location ↕Depth ↕Felt ↕MMIAlertStatusDetails
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:58:53 UTC
4.2mw
29km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.537°, -119.524°
5.8 km93IVgreen✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29km SE of Markleeville, CA came in on July 8, 2021 at 23:58 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:57:25 UTC
2.8md
32km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.506°, -119.519°
4.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 32km SE of Markleeville, CA with origin time 23:57 UTC on July 8, 2021. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:56:39 UTC
2.4md
29km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.541°, -119.527°
3.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 29km SE of Markleeville, CA. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:54:12 UTC
2.5md
32km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.476°, -119.513°
4.5 km2--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 32km ENE of Dardanelle, CA came in on July 8, 2021 at 23:54 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:53:10 UTC
4.7mb
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
-5.035°, 150.393°
298.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:53 UTC on July 8, 2021, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred in the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:52:40 UTC
2.2md
34km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.489°, -119.494°
7.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 34km ENE of Dardanelle, CA at 23:52 UTC on July 8, 2021. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:52:18 UTC
2.6md
31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.484°, -119.526°
3.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
July 8, 2021 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA, logged at 23:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:49:42 UTC
2.5ml
5 km W of Walker, California
38.512°, -119.545°
6.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 5 km W of Walker, California on July 8, 2021 at 23:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:47:43 UTC
3.8ml
28km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.536°, -119.534°
4.5 km49III-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 28km SE of Markleeville, CA on July 8, 2021 at 23:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:46:45 UTC
2.7md
29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.477°, -119.544°
-0.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA on July 8, 2021, with origin time 23:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:44:41 UTC
3.5ml
28km ESE of Markleeville, CA
38.553°, -119.522°
4.4 km1III-✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 28km ESE of Markleeville, CA on July 8, 2021 at 23:44 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:43:57 UTC
2.8md
31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.477°, -119.525°
2.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:43 UTC on July 8, 2021, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:42:51 UTC
4.4mb
91 km W of Vallenar, Chile
-28.734°, -71.678°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 91 km W of Vallenar, Chile at 23:42 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:41:03 UTC
2.8md
30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.470°, -119.525°
2.7 km2--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA at 23:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:40:15 UTC
2.3md
29km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.514°, -119.548°
3.0 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 29km SE of Markleeville, CA with origin time 23:40 UTC on July 8, 2021. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:38:38 UTC
2.7ml
31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.483°, -119.529°
2.6 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
At 23:38 UTC on July 8, 2021, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:36:20 UTC
2.8ml
30km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.523°, -119.531°
4.7 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 30km SE of Markleeville, CA at 23:36 UTC on July 8, 2021. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:35:26 UTC
2.9md
30km NE of Dardanelle, CA
38.497°, -119.549°
1.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 30km NE of Dardanelle, CA at 23:35 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:34:22 UTC
4.1mb
94 km NNE of Tayu, Indonesia
-5.755°, 111.383°
513.5 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 94 km NNE of Tayu, Indonesia. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:33:40 UTC
4.6mw
29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.480°, -119.545°
1.6 km322Vgreen✓ ReviewedUSGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA at 23:33 UTC on July 8, 2021. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:29:35 UTC
2.4ml
31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.492°, -119.532°
5.8 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 31km ENE of Dardanelle, CA at 23:29 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:29:06 UTC
2.4md
32km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.501°, -119.523°
4.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 32km SE of Markleeville, CA on July 8, 2021 at 23:29 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:28:30 UTC
2.6md
30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.476°, -119.534°
2.4 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA on July 8, 2021 at 23:28 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:28:17 UTC
4.3mb
101 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
-15.112°, -177.657°
396.9 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 101 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna at 23:28 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:25:14 UTC
3.0ml
29km ESE of Markleeville, CA
38.544°, -119.518°
5.5 km1--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 29km ESE of Markleeville, CA on July 8, 2021, with origin time 23:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:24:20 UTC
2.4ml
30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.483°, -119.537°
3.3 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 30km ENE of Dardanelle, CA with origin time 23:24 UTC on July 8, 2021. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:22:18 UTC
2.9ml
30km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.522°, -119.518°
6.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 8, 2021 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 30km SE of Markleeville, CA. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:22:09 UTC
3.0ml
30km SE of Markleeville, CA
38.518°, -119.529°
4.3 km45--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 30km SE of Markleeville, CA on July 8, 2021 at 23:22 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:21:45 UTC
3.0ml
32km ENE of Dardanelle, CA
38.494°, -119.518°
8.7 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 32km ENE of Dardanelle, CA with origin time 23:21 UTC on July 8, 2021. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2021-07-08
2021-07-08 23:21:07 UTC
2.0ml
9 km ENE of Coleville, California
38.585°, -119.397°
0.0 km---AutoUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 9 km ENE of Coleville, California with origin time 23:21 UTC on July 8, 2021. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.

About This Page

This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on July 8, 2021. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.