2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 18 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 21:09:41 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 1:09 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:09 UTC≈ 1:09 PM UTC-8
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.305°, -116.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.30°, -116.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.3048°N
-116.1770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41459008
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
75
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
19.0°
Min Station Distance
0.125°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 15:03:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41459008). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 18 km NNW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41459008/