2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 51 km E of Big Pine, California — March 11, 2026

2026-03-11 20:15:03 UTC (2026-03-11) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.246°, -117.718°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.25°, -117.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.2458°N
-117.7180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00912491
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
291.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-11 22:57:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00912491). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 11, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 51 km E of Big Pine, California — March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00912491/