Earthquake 6 km SW of Gilroy, CA (1.9 md) (2025-08-29 20:20:22 UTC)
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km SW of Gilroy, CA, at 2025-08-29 20:20:22 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 6 km SW of Gilroy, CA
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (md)
1.9
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_nc75230507
Nearest Places
- Castro Valley / 0.94 km
- Wildcat Canyon / 1.27 km
- Carlyle Hills / 2.05 km
- South Fork Babbs Canyon / 2.71 km
- Gavilan College Golf Course / 2.79 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.5
OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 25.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 59.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 59.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.7
Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 59.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 59.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.1
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.1
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 26.23 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 26.23 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.1
5 km ESE of Interlaken, CA
Time:
Depth: 11.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
4 km SW of Loyola, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)