2.4
Earthquake Details: 11 km NE of Kernville, California, United States
Oct 21, 2026, 16:35:16
- Depth
- 12.15 km
- Felt reports
- 2
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 16:35:16. Epicenter: 11 km NE of Kernville, California, United States. Reported depth: 12.15 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 21, 2026, 09:35:16 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 21, 2026, 16:35:16 UTC
12.15 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.421 km ESE of Silver Springs, NevadaBeforeM2.44 km NNW of Hollister, CABeforeM2.42 km SSW of San Ramon, CABeforeM2.51 km E of Loma Linda, CABeforeM2.44 km SE of San Ramon, CABeforeM2.839 km SSW of Qualeys Camp, NVBeforeM2.732 km SE of Bodie, CABeforeM2.5central CaliforniaAfterM3.223 km WSW of Gustine, CAAfterM2.316 km NNE of Indio, CAAfterM2.42 km E of Aromas, CAAfterM3.0central CaliforniaAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.38
ci41350127
- Depth:
- 12.15 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth12.15 km
Significance88
Latitude35.8327
Longitude-118.3575
Event IDci41350127
Magnitude2.4
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 17:01:57 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 21, 2026, 17:01 UTC.
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- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
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