2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 12 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 5, 2026

2026-07-05 23:20:54 UTC (2026-07-05) · approx. 3:20 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:20 UTC≈ 3:20 PM UTC-8
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.254°, -116.124°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.25°, -116.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.2535°N
-116.1238°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41287591
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
83
Azimuthal Gap
21.0°
Min Station Distance
0.119°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-06 16:45:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41287591). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 5, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 12 km N of Ocotillo Wells, CA — July 5, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41287591/