2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 15:16:52 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:16 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time15:16 UTC≈ 7:16 AM UTC-8
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.561°, -121.196°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.56°, -121.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5613°N
-121.1963°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75413392
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
128
Stations Used
56
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 15:42:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75413392). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75413392/