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M2.0 Earthquake 22 km SSW of Tahoma, CA — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 19:03:32 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 11:03 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time19:03 UTC≈ 11:03 AM UTC-8
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.888°, -120.246°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.89°, -120.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8875°N
-120.2458°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75317197
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
64
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.134°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-03 23:22:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75317197). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 22 km SSW of Tahoma, CA — February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75317197/