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USGSSeptember 15, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 7 km E of Hydesville, CA

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 7 km E of Hydesville, CA at a depth of 24 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,024th 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
7 km E of Hydesville, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.6 (duration magnitude)
Depth
24.2 km
Time
2026-09-15 03:36:20 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
40.560, -124.012
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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