2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 54 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 23:58:55 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-8
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.972°, -119.516°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.97°, -119.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.9717°N
-119.5157°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714081041
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.348°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 00:27:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714081041). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 54 km ENE of Fort Bidwell, California — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714081041/