USGSSeptember 12, 2026
M2.9 earthquake, 4 km W of Cobb, CA
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 4 km W of Cobb, CA at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,969th 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.
M2.9
The notice
- Issued by
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Area
- 4 km W of Cobb, CA
- State
- California
- Magnitude
- 2.9 (duration magnitude)
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Time
- 2026-09-12 18:39:21 UTC
- Felt reports
- 1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.7)
- Status
- automatic solution (may be revised)
- Epicentre
- 38.821, -122.765
- Official source
- U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source
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