2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 19:53:07 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 11:53 AM UTC-8
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.858°, -117.698°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.86°, -117.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.8580°N
-117.6982°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40669506
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.073°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-09 20:33:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40669506). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40669506/