2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Thermal, CA — September 12, 2026

2026-09-12 18:20:32 UTC (2026-09-12) · approx. 10:20 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:20 UTC≈ 10:20 AM UTC-8
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.729°, -116.018°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.73°, -116.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.7287°N
-116.0183°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41546280
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.077°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 14:27:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41546280). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Thermal, CA — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41546280/