2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Squaw Valley, CA — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 22:25:00 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 2:25 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(md)
Time22:25 UTC≈ 2:25 PM UTC-8
Depth20.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.854°, -119.315°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.85°, -119.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 md
Depth
20.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.8537°N
-119.3150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75366297
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
0.111°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 22:12:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75366297). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 14 km NNW of Squaw Valley, CA — May 20, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75366297/