2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 11, 2026

2026-08-11 10:20:40 UTC (2026-08-11) · approx. 2:20 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time10:20 UTC≈ 2:20 AM UTC-8
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.570°, -121.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.57°, -121.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5702°N
-121.1938°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75415712
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 12:23:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75415712). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 11, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 11, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75415712/