2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 40 km S of Hayfork, CA — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 23:31:46 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 3:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 3:31 PM UTC-8
Depth39.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.202°, -123.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.20°, -123.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
39.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.2018°N
-123.1200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75355267
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
91
Azimuthal Gap
26.0°
Min Station Distance
0.023°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 15:25:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75355267). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 40 km S of Hayfork, CA — May 1, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75355267/