2.4
Earthquake Details: 10 km NE of Niland, California, United States
Aug 18, 2026, 20:25:38
- Depth
- 8.96 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred on Aug 18, 2026 at 20:25:38. Epicenter: 10 km NE of Niland, California, United States. Reported depth: 8.96 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 18, 2026, 13:25:38 PDT
- UTC
- Aug 18, 2026, 20:25:38 UTC
8.96 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSml 2.42
ci41529568
- Depth:
- 8.96 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Aug 19, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth8.96 km
Significance90
Latitude33.3117
Longitude-115.4593
Event IDci41529568
Magnitude2.4
Updated:Aug 19, 2026, 19:38:08 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: Aug 19, 2026, 19:38 UTC.
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