2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km N of Big Pine, CA — April 7, 2026

2026-04-07 18:53:39 UTC (2026-04-07) · approx. 10:53 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 10:53 AM UTC-8
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.229°, -118.302°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.23°, -118.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.2293°N
-118.3018°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75340582
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
90.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-14 19:27:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75340582). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km N of Big Pine, CA — April 7, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75340582/