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M2.0 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hamilton Branch, CA — January 11, 2026

2026-01-11 17:06:32 UTC (2026-01-11) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time17:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.414°, -121.027°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.41°, -121.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4145°N
-121.0270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75294161
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.065°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-21 10:29:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75294161). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 11, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hamilton Branch, CA — January 11, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75294161/