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M2.0 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Holtville, CA — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 18:55:41 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 10:55 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:55 UTC≈ 10:55 AM UTC-8
Depth12.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.792°, -115.447°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.79°, -115.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
12.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7922°N
-115.4467°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41159791
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
64
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.013°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-16 19:50:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41159791). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 7 km WSW of Holtville, CA — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41159791/