M2.7 earthquake — 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA on Nov 4, 2026 at 19:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 2 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 2.5 km |
| Coordinates | 35.957, -117.394 |
| Time | Nov 4, 19:15 UTC |
| Location | 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41358359 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 0 km | Nov 4, 18:59 UTC | 21 km N of Searles Valley, CA |
| M2.7 | 143 km | Oct 30, 13:42 UTC | 22 km SSW of Big Pine, CA |
| M2.7 | 260 km | Oct 30, 15:45 UTC | 32 km SE of Bodie, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.