2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 3 km W of Walker, CA — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 08:54:53 UTC (2026-08-24) · approx. 12:54 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time08:54 UTC≈ 12:54 AM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.515°, -119.512°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.52°, -119.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5153°N
-119.5117°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75424037
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-17 06:33:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75424037). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 3 km W of Walker, CA — August 24, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75424037/