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M2.0 Earthquake 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 21:48:26 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 1:48 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 1:48 PM UTC-8
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.695°, -117.535°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.70°, -117.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.6950°N
-117.5352°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40656762
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
64
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.096°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 15:34:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40656762). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40656762/