M2.54 Earthquake – 7 km NW of Avenal, CA
18 August 2026, 07:34 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.54 earthquake struck 7 km NW of Avenal, CA on 18 August 2026, 07:34 UTC, at a depth of 10.3 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.54 (md)
- Location
- 7 km NW of Avenal, CA
- Date & time
- 18 August 2026, 07:34 UTC
- Coordinates
- 36.0537, -120.1773
- Depth
- 10.30 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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