2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km S of Centennial Park, Arizona — March 18, 2026

2026-03-18 19:57:42 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 11:57 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:57 UTC≈ 11:57 AM UTC-8
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.688°, -113.041°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.69°, -113.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6883°N
-113.0409°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sh90
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.358°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 18:28:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sh90). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km S of Centennial Park, Arizona — March 18, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sh90/