2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 21 km NNW of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 09:57:54 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 1:57 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time09:57 UTC≈ 1:57 AM UTC-8
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.983°, -120.198°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.98°, -120.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.9832°N
-120.1975°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75436497
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
102.0°
Min Station Distance
0.089°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-29 11:27:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75436497). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 21 km NNW of Chilcoot-Vinton, CA — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75436497/