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M3.0 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 15:16:58 UTC (6 min ago) · approx. 7:16 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time15:16 UTC≈ 7:16 AM UTC-8
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.066°, -117.840°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.07°, -117.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0662°N
-117.8397°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41532104
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
137
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.053°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 15:19:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41532104). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 10 km ENE of Coso Junction, CA — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41532104/