2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 13:52:41 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 5:52 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time13:52 UTC≈ 5:52 AM UTC-8
Depth4.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.556°, -121.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.56°, -121.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
4.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5563°N
-121.1772°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75416837
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
67
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.017°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 13:58:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75416837). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75416837/