2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 9 km NNW of Eureka, CA — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 21:50:46 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-8
Depth23.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.859°, -124.218°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.86°, -124.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
23.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.8590°N
-124.2175°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75326647
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
76
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
178.0°
Min Station Distance
0.094°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-24 22:27:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75326647). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 9 km NNW of Eureka, CA — March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75326647/