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M2.1 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 23:54:47 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 3:54 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 3:54 PM UTC-8
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.544°, -117.504°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.54°, -117.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5437°N
-117.5035°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41459128
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
25.0°
Min Station Distance
0.097°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 15:02:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41459128). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41459128/