2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 17 km N of Indio, CA — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 21:49:29 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 1:49 PM UTC-8
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.876°, -116.190°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.88°, -116.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.8763°N
-116.1902°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41167343
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-22 17:28:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41167343). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 17 km N of Indio, CA — January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41167343/