2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 23:51:03 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.573°, -121.183°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.57°, -121.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5730°N
-121.1828°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75414307
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.002°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 00:07:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75414307). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75414307/