2.1
Earthquake Details: 21 km N of Searles Valley, California, United States
Oct 3, 2026, 00:42:16
- Depth
- 2.5 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 4, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2026 at 00:42:16. Epicenter: 21 km N of Searles Valley, California, United States. Reported depth: 2.5 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 2, 2026, 17:42:16 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 3, 2026, 00:42:16 UTC
2.5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.15
ci41342327
- Depth:
- 2.5 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 4, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth2.5 km
Significance71
Latitude35.9537
Longitude-117.3898
Event IDci41342327
Magnitude2.1
Updated:Oct 4, 2026, 14:35:19 UTC
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