2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 21:50:19 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-8
Depth1.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.787°, -122.722°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
1.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7867°N
-122.7223°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75357416
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
82
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.012°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 23:32:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75357416). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km WNW of Anderson Springs, CA — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75357416/