2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA — May 26, 2026

2026-05-26 23:00:11 UTC (2026-05-26) · approx. 3:00 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:00 UTC≈ 3:00 PM UTC-8
Depth-1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.611°, -120.437°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.61°, -120.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
-1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.6115°N
-120.4370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75369437
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
35.0°
Min Station Distance
0.157°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-07 08:47:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75369437). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km SE of Whitehawk, CA — May 26, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75369437/