2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 19 km SW of Toms Place, CA — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 09:39:40 UTC (2026-08-24) · approx. 1:39 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(md)
Time09:39 UTC≈ 1:39 AM UTC-8
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.447°, -118.833°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.45°, -118.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 md
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.4473°N
-118.8328°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75424082
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
117
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.138°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 07:35:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75424082). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 19 km SW of Toms Place, CA — August 24, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75424082/