2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 10, 2026

2026-08-10 02:39:55 UTC (52 min ago) · approx. 6:39 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time02:39 UTC≈ 6:39 PM UTC-8
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.561°, -121.200°
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
36.5607°N
-121.1997°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75414992
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
132
Stations Used
61
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.016°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 03:07:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75414992). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 10, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Pinnacles, CA — August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75414992/