2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Round Valley, CA — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 21:54:59 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-8
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.346°, -118.691°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.35°, -118.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.3457°N
-118.6910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75420867
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.225°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 23:06:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75420867). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Round Valley, CA — August 18, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75420867/