2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 12 km W of Ludlow, CA — April 15, 2026

2026-04-15 18:15:03 UTC (2026-04-15) · approx. 10:15 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time18:15 UTC≈ 10:15 AM UTC-8
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.720°, -116.294°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.72°, -116.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.7198°N
-116.2937°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41441688
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
87
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.115°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 21:23:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41441688). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 15, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 12 km W of Ludlow, CA — April 15, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41441688/