2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Kernville, CA — March 3, 2026

2026-03-03 18:07:54 UTC (2026-03-03) · approx. 10:07 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:07 UTC≈ 10:07 AM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.771°, -118.517°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.77°, -118.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7708°N
-118.5170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41408240
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-03 18:49:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41408240). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Kernville, CA — March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41408240/