2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — December 26, 2025

2025-12-26 22:35:38 UTC (2025-12-26) · approx. 2:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:35 UTC≈ 2:35 PM UTC-8
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.580°, -121.228°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.58°, -121.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5798°N
-121.2277°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75286811
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
99
Stations Used
80
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.035°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-01 22:48:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75286811). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 26, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — December 26, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75286811/