Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M3.5 Earthquake — 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA

Event time: Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake 6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA at a depth of 2.2 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM3.6
Depth2.2 km
Coordinates36.5630, -121.1918
Region6 km NW of Pinnacles, CA
Felt Reports17
Tsunami Flag0

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