Earthquakes on July 8, 2021
366
EARTHQUAKES on July 8, 2021
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.0 — Antelope Valley, CA
7 km deep · 25,987 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared 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
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.0
Antelope Valley, CA
22:49 UTC · 7.5 km deep
Felt by 25,987
5.5
west of Macquarie Island
10:34 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.4
84 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile
20:38 UTC · 20.1 km deep
Felt by 10
5.3
64 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador
20:31 UTC · 35.0 km deep
Felt by 2
5.2
Izu Islands, Japan region
11:17 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.2
91 km S of Pacocha, Peru
10:30 UTC · 38.2 km deep
Felt by 8
5.2
111 km E of Sarangani, Philippines
10:09 UTC · 24.1 km deep
Felt by 1
5.1
Southern Qinghai, China
13:23 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — July 8, 2021

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 ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-07-08 2021-07-08 23:58:53 UTC | 4.2mw | 29km SE of Markleeville, CA 38.537°, -119.524° | 5.8 km | 93 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 49 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 1 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 322 | V | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 km | 45 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
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 | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
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.