2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Covelo, CA — April 9, 2026

2026-04-09 18:43:29 UTC (2026-04-09) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time18:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-8
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.728°, -123.348°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.73°, -123.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.7285°N
-123.3478°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75341752
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.108°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-03 13:10:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75341752). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Covelo, CA — April 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75341752/