2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA — January 30, 2026

2026-01-30 20:24:11 UTC (2026-01-30) · approx. 12:24 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:24 UTC≈ 12:24 PM UTC-8
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.648°, -117.568°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.65°, -117.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.6477°N
-117.5678°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41176591
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
30.0°
Min Station Distance
0.119°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-01 19:10:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41176591). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 30, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Ridgecrest, CA — January 30, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41176591/