2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 06:49:33 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:49 UTC≈ 10:49 PM UTC-8
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.068°, -117.842°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.07°, -117.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0678°N
-117.8418°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40673610
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 17:42:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40673610). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40673610/