2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 5 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 23:58:47 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-8
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.563°, -121.178°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.56°, -121.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5632°N
-121.1780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75414312
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
118
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
0.010°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 03:10:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75414312). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75414312/