2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 22 km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 08:27:29 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:27 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:27 UTC≈ 12:27 AM UTC-8
Depth2.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.053°, -115.919°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.05°, -115.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0525°N
-115.9195°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41469432
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
118
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
24.0°
Min Station Distance
0.103°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 14:57:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41469432). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 22 km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41469432/