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USGSSeptember 10, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 2 km ESE of Oakland, CA

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 2 km ESE of Oakland, CA at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,852nd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
2 km ESE of Oakland, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.5 (duration magnitude)
Depth
10.3 km
Time
2026-09-10 02:52:23 UTC
Felt reports
45 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.1)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
37.785, -122.206
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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