2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 15:16:51 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 7:16 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time15:16 UTC≈ 7:16 AM UTC-8
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.572°, -121.185°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.57°, -121.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5725°N
-121.1852°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75413392
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.001°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 20:51:30 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). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75413392/