2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 15:31:21 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 7:31 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time15:31 UTC≈ 7:31 AM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.802°, -122.793°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.80°, -122.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8022°N
-122.7932°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75315567
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
78
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.006°
RMS Residual
0.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-18 15:34:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75315567). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km NW of The Geysers, CA — February 18, 2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75315567/