2.1
Earthquake Details: 12 km WSW of Salton City, CA
Aug 22, 2026, 04:01:42
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred near 12 km WSW of Salton City, CA on Aug 22, 2026 at 04:01:42. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 3.32 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth3.32 km
Significance66
Latitude33.2423
Longitude-116.0665
Event IDci41532800
Magnitude2.1
Updated:Aug 23, 2026, 18:10:22 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 21, 2026, 21:01:42 PDT
- UTC
- Aug 22, 2026, 04:01:42 UTC
3.32 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.6Offshore Baja California, MexicoBeforeM4.010 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.410 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM2.610 km E of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.1Baja California, MexicoAfterM3.510 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.0Baja California, MexicoAfterM2.710 km ENE of Coso Junction, CAAfterM3.0Baja California, MexicoAfterM2.717 km SSE of Shandon, CAAfterM3.112 km WSW of Salton City, CAAfterM3.3Baja California, MexicoAfter
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