2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 2 km N of Middletown, CA — September 2, 2026

2026-09-02 03:49:01 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 7:49 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time03:49 UTC≈ 7:49 PM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.770°, -122.612°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.77°, -122.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.7695°N
-122.6118°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75428602
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
102
Stations Used
71
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.053°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 04:47:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75428602). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 2, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 2 km N of Middletown, CA — September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75428602/