2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 12:43:08 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.02°, -117.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0217°N
-117.7792°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41446208
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
0.012°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 14:41:58 UTC

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