2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Corcoran, CA — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 18:37:42 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 10:37 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(md)
Time18:37 UTC≈ 10:37 AM UTC-8
Depth26.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.132°, -119.645°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.13°, -119.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 md
Depth
26.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.1317°N
-119.6448°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75422577
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
74
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 22:32:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75422577). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Corcoran, CA — August 21, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75422577/