2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 09:40:34 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 1:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time09:40 UTC≈ 1:40 AM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.584°, -121.174°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.58°, -121.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5842°N
-121.1743°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75413212
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 08:49:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75413212). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75413212/