Earthquake 8 km E of Chualar, CA (1.6 md) (2025-01-21 19:39:49 UTC)

1737488389

36.5802, -121.4337

-0.26 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 km E of Chualar, CA, at 2025-01-21 19:39:49 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 8 km E of Chualar, CA

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 8 km E of Chualar, CA (1.6 md) (2025-01-21 19:39:49 UTC)

Magnitudo (md)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nc75120866

Nearest Places

KHDC-FM (Chualar) / 0.92 km
KKMC-AM (Gonzales) / 1.88 km
Chualar Canyon / 2.08 km
Canyon School (historical) / 2.49 km
Chualar / 2.56 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.4

GREECE
Time: 1737520073
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1737519841
Depth: 29.68 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.2

2 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA
Time: 1737519105
Depth: 1.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

SPAIN
Time: 1737518903
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.6

14 km ESE of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1737518428
Depth: 9.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.6

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1737465930
Depth: 3.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.6

6 km SW of Gilroy, CA
Time: 1737465930
Depth: 3.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

2 km WNW of San Ardo, CA
Time: 1737435265
Depth: 6.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

20 km ESE of Point Sur, CA
Time: 1737411955
Depth: 9.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

15 km NW of Pinnacles, CA
Time: 1737362130
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)