2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 21:49:45 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 1:49 PM UTC-8
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.879°, -116.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.88°, -116.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.8788°N
-116.1943°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci10218638
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-22 18:19:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci10218638). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 18 km N of Indio, CA — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci10218638/