2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 4 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 18:24:18 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 10:24 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(md)
Time18:24 UTC≈ 10:24 AM UTC-8
Depth2.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.559°, -121.171°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.56°, -121.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 md
Depth
2.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5588°N
-121.1708°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75419547
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
63
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.017°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 22:17:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75419547). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 4 km NW of Pinnacles, CA — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75419547/