2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 42 km NNE of Covelo, CA — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 21:16:07 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-8
Depth41.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.154°, -123.084°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.15°, -123.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
41.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.1535°N
-123.0842°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75436832
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-29 11:47:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75436832). 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 42 km NNE of Covelo, CA — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75436832/