2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km SE of Pinnacles, CA — March 23, 2026

2026-03-23 19:52:35 UTC (2026-03-23) · approx. 11:52 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time19:52 UTC≈ 11:52 AM UTC-8
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.458°, -121.063°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.46°, -121.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.4577°N
-121.0627°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75331952
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.004°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-01 18:42:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75331952). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 23, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km SE of Pinnacles, CA — March 23, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75331952/