2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 235 km W of Ferndale, California — July 15, 2026

2026-07-15 21:19:48 UTC (2026-07-15) · approx. 1:19 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:19 UTC≈ 1:19 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.448°, -127.042°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.45°, -127.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4481°N
-127.0419°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t0ta
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
2.322°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 23:02:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t0ta). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 235 km W of Ferndale, California — July 15, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t0ta/