2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 8 km SSW of French Gulch, CA — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 20:38:06 UTC (2026-05-15) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time20:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-8
Depth38.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.638°, -122.682°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.64°, -122.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
38.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6378°N
-122.6822°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75361026
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.102°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:22:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75361026). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 8 km SSW of French Gulch, CA — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75361026/