2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 10 km NNW of Avenal, CA — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 22:07:30 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 2:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time22:07 UTC≈ 2:07 PM UTC-8
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.087°, -120.180°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.09°, -120.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.0873°N
-120.1797°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75296711
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:46:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75296711). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 10 km NNW of Avenal, CA — January 16, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75296711/