2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km W of Parkfield, CA — February 3, 2026

2026-02-03 22:16:18 UTC (2026-02-03) · approx. 2:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 2:16 PM UTC-8
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.902°, -120.452°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.90°, -120.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.9015°N
-120.4523°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75307942
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
120
Stations Used
61
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:22 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75307942). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 3, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km W of Parkfield, CA — February 3, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75307942/