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USGSSeptember 9, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 11 km WNW of Cobb, CA at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,835th 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.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
11 km WNW of Cobb, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.6 (duration magnitude)
Depth
1.2 km
Time
2026-09-09 17:19:34 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
38.856, -122.846
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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