2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 20:32:20 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 12:32 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time20:32 UTC≈ 12:32 PM UTC-8
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.647°, -121.296°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.65°, -121.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6465°N
-121.2963°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75355712
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
91
Azimuthal Gap
24.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 16:34:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75355712). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75355712/