2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Weitchpec, CA — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 20:38:59 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-8
Depth25.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.121°, -123.673°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.12°, -123.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
25.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.1207°N
-123.6730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75292146
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-17 02:27:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75292146). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 8 km SSE of Weitchpec, CA — January 7, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75292146/