2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA — April 26, 2026

2026-04-26 17:49:28 UTC (2026-04-26) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:49 UTC≈ 9:49 AM UTC-8
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.397°, -116.399°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.40°, -116.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.3967°N
-116.3988°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41234631
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
94
Azimuthal Gap
16.0°
Min Station Distance
0.075°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 16:24:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41234631). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 16 km N of Borrego Springs, CA — April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41234631/