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USGSSeptember 29, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 6 km W of Yountville, CA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 6 km W of Yountville, CA at a depth of 8 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,448th 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
6 km W of Yountville, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.6 (duration magnitude)
Depth
8.3 km
Time
2026-09-29 16:06:37 UTC
Felt reports
51 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
38.399, -122.424
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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