2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 10:45:25 UTC (2026-08-02) · approx. 2:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time10:45 UTC≈ 2:45 AM UTC-8
Depth16.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.255°, -117.456°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.26°, -117.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
16.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.2552°N
-117.4557°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40665146
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
91
Azimuthal Gap
109.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-02 16:19:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40665146). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Camp Pendleton South, CA — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40665146/