2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 16:47:10 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:47 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:47 UTC≈ 8:47 AM UTC-8
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.954°, -117.388°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.95°, -117.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.9543°N
-117.3882°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41475480
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.106°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 17:31:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41475480). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA — May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41475480/