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M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 10:41:34 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 2:41 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time10:41 UTC≈ 2:41 AM UTC-8
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.177°, -116.034°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.18°, -116.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.1772°N
-116.0335°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40656274
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
74
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 13:53:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40656274). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40656274/