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USGSNovember 4, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA at a depth of 2 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,650th 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.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
21 km N of Searles Valley, CA
State
California
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
2.5 km
Time
2026-11-04 19:15:13 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
35.957, -117.394
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in CaliforniaEarthquakes, November 2026

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