2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Cobb, CA — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 19:12:04 UTC (2026-09-09) · approx. 11:12 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(md)
Time19:12 UTC≈ 11:12 AM UTC-8
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.856°, -122.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.86°, -122.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 md
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8563°N
-122.8498°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75432677
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.020°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 08:47:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75432677). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Cobb, CA — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75432677/