2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km E of Fortuna, CA — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 22:58:09 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 2:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time22:58 UTC≈ 2:58 PM UTC-8
Depth16.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.610°, -124.074°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.61°, -124.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
16.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6097°N
-124.0737°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75346677
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.117°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 22:07:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75346677). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km E of Fortuna, CA — April 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75346677/