M1.98 Earthquake – 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA
21 August 2026, 23:32 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.98 earthquake struck 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA on 21 August 2026, 23:32 UTC, at a depth of 8.1 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.98 (ml)
- Location
- 23 km N of Ridgecrest, CA
- Date & time
- 21 August 2026, 23:32 UTC
- Coordinates
- 35.8268, -117.6748
- Depth
- 8.14 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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