2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 20:12:40 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 12:12 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:12 UTC≈ 12:12 PM UTC-8
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.009°, -117.802°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.01°, -117.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0093°N
-117.8023°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41241855
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
92
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 20:51:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41241855). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41241855/