2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CAMarch 7, 2026

2026-03-07 22:28:15 UTC (2026-03-07) · approx. 2:28 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:28 UTC2:28 PM UTC-8
Depth0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.739°, -122.694°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 7, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CA, at a depth of 0.4 km and coordinates 38.7390°, -122.6937°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 87.8 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 33 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.74°, -122.69°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.5 earthquake near 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CA

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7390°N
-122.6937°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
0.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75323912
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
97
Stations Used
84
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.012°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-23 04:48:20 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.5 earthquake near Anderson Springs, CA?

The magnitude 2.5 earthquake that struck 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CA on March 7, 2026 at 22:28 UTC had a depth of 0.4 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75323912). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 4 km S of Anderson Springs, CAMarch 7, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75323912/