2.9

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

2026-05-05 20:14:02 UTC (10 hours ago) · 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
2026-05-05 20:37:34 UTC

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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 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41241863/