2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 20 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 29, 2026

2026-07-29 16:58:29 UTC (2026-07-29) · approx. 8:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:58 UTC≈ 8:58 AM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.031°, -116.298°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.03°, -116.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0308°N
-116.2978°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40663202
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
Min Station Distance
0.076°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 17:23:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40663202). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 20 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40663202/