2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 45 km N of Searles Valley, CA — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 23:25:36 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 3:25 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:25 UTC≈ 3:25 PM UTC-8
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.175°, -117.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.18°, -117.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.1752°N
-117.3862°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41471248
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
76
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.144°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 17:13:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41471248). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 45 km N of Searles Valley, CA — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41471248/