2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 13 km SSW of La Quinta, CA — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 23:44:55 UTC (2026-04-20) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-8
Depth11.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.555°, -116.374°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.55°, -116.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
11.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.5550°N
-116.3740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41446008
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
85
Stations Used
93
Azimuthal Gap
28.0°
Min Station Distance
0.093°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 00:39:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41446008). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 20, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 13 km SSW of La Quinta, CA — April 20, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41446008/