2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 15:05:11 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 7:05 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time15:05 UTC≈ 7:05 AM UTC-8
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.682°, -121.344°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.68°, -121.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6817°N
-121.3445°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75315557
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
0.075°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-27 00:17:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75315557). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km S of Tres Pinos, CA — February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75315557/