2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Sebastopol, CA — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 19:08:27 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 11:08 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:08 UTC≈ 11:08 AM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.382°, -122.858°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.38°, -122.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.3822°N
-122.8583°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75417002
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
83
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.427°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 17:22:54 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
49 km W of Petrolia, CA
1 hour ago · 14.7 km deep
2.5
12 km SSW of Lompoc, CA
11 hours ago · 6.8 km deep
2.7
12 km S of Lompoc, CA
13 hours ago · 4.8 km deep
2.6
3 km SE of Concord, CA
14 hours ago · 14.6 km deep
2.6
55 km W of Ferndale, CA
1 day ago · 17.1 km deep
2.6
7 km SW of Atascadero, CA
1 day ago · 6.6 km deep
3.4
19 km SW of Toms Place, CA
3 days ago · 2.7 km deep
2.5
12 km SSW of Lompoc, CA
3 days ago · 6.2 km deep
2.7
4 km S of Petrolia, CA
3 days ago · 10.3 km deep
2.8
4 km N of San Leandro, CA
4 days ago · 5.5 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75417002). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Sebastopol, CA — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75417002/