2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 20:14:02 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 12:14 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:14 UTC≈ 12:14 PM UTC-8
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.010°, -117.802°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.01°, -117.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0100°N
-117.8022°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41241863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.028°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 17:41:09 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.5
8 km ENE of Borrego Springs, CA
12 hours ago · 8.3 km deep
3.4
12 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA
2 days ago · 10.2 km deep
3.3
17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
2 days ago · 7.4 km deep
2.7
7 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX
3 days ago · 11.5 km deep
2.5
17 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
5 days ago · 7.5 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Be Prepared

→ What to do during an earthquake→ Create an emergency plan→ Emergency kit essentials→ See all M4.5+ earthquakes today

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41241863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 12 km NE of Little Lake, CA — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41241863/