2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA — July 27, 2026

2026-07-27 15:29:56 UTC (2026-07-27) · approx. 7:29 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time15:29 UTC≈ 7:29 AM UTC-8
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.789°, -122.725°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.79°, -122.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7890°N
-122.7247°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75406687
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
89
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-13 22:42:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75406687). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km ENE of The Geysers, CA — July 27, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75406687/