2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 2 km N of Sunol, CA — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 15:42:17 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 7:42 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time15:42 UTC≈ 7:42 AM UTC-8
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.623°, -121.890°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.62°, -121.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.6227°N
-121.8897°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75362211
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
80
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.346°
0
Last Updated
2026-05-18 16:47:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75362211). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 2 km N of Sunol, CA — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75362211/