USGS Records M2.6 and M3.4 Earthquakes in Southern California Today

Two small earthquakes struck parts of California on the same day, a magnitude 2.6 tremor 4 km ESE of Inglewood and a magnitude 3.4 event 26 km ESE of Avalon. These events form part of earthquakes today recorded by monitoring agencies and reported through official channels.

Overview of Recent Seismic Activity

The M2.6 earthquake near Inglewood occurred at a depth of 18.8 km. [1] The M3.4 earthquake near Avalon occurred at a depth of 10.8 km. [2] Both events were recorded by the USGS and are considered minor with no damage or injuries reported in available data. [1] [2] California lies within a seismically active region, though the provided sources do not detail historical context or aftershocks for these specific quakes. [1] [2]

Details on the Inglewood-Area Quake

The M2.6 earthquake near Inglewood occurred at a depth of 18.8 km. [1] This event took place 4 km ESE of Inglewood, CA according to the USGS report. [1] Magnitude 2.6 earthquake at depth of 18.8km was the precise measurement listed for the tremor. [1] The location details place the epicenter directly in the described position relative to Inglewood. [1]

Small earthquakes struck parts of Southern California with no reported damage. — Source: gdelt

Details on the Avalon-Area Quake

The M3.4 earthquake near Avalon occurred at a depth of 10.8 km. [2] This event took place 26 km ESE of Avalon, CA according to the USGS report. [2] Magnitude 3.4 earthquake at depth of 10.8km was the precise measurement listed for the tremor. [2] The location details place the epicenter directly in the described position relative to Avalon. [2]

Absence of Reported Impacts

Both events were recorded by the USGS and are considered minor with no damage or injuries reported in available data. [1] [2] The sources contain no information on damage, injuries, or tsunami risk for these California events. [1] [2] No additional effects such as aftershocks or secondary hazards appear in the records for either quake. [1] [2]

Comparison to Other Global Seismic Events

A separate report described a magnitude 6.6 earthquake that registered in the sea of Java about 125 kilometers from the capital of the Asian country at a depth of 358.6 kilometers. [3] Authorities ruled out a tsunami alert for that event, and preliminary reports indicated no major effects on land were expected. [3] Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of high seismic and volcanic activity shaken by about 7 thousand earthquakes per year, the majority of moderate magnitude. [3]

Map shows neighborhoods affected by the August 10 2026 earthquake in Buenaventura Colombia. — Source: reliefweb

Further International Seismic Reports

Three tremors were recorded this Friday in Colombia. [4] The last one reached magnitude 4.5 and occurred at 41 kilometers depth in Istmina. [4] A new seismic movement was reported on Friday 11 of September in Colombia, with the event in the department of Chocó reaching a magnitude of 4.5 according to the updated bulletin from the Colombian Geological Service. [4] The tremor occurred at 11:42 in the morning local time with a depth of 41 kilometers, and the epicenter was located in the jurisdiction of Istmina, Chocó. [4] Preliminary reports indicate the movement was felt in Cali, Pereira and other regions, prompting evacuations in some places due to the perception of the shaking. [4] No injuries or associated damage have been reported so far. [4] Two additional earthquakes were reported during the morning, one of magnitude 3.6 at a depth less than 30 kilometers in Pacific Ocean waters with epicenter approximately 104 kilometers from Mosquera, Nariño, and another of magnitude 2.6 at superficial depth near Frontino in the department of Antioquia. [4]

What to watch next

Reports note that a replica of 6.9 occurred hours after an earlier 7.7 magnitude event on August 15 along the coast of the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia, though that replica caused no visible damage. [3] The Colombian Geological Service continues monitoring seismic activity and reminds citizens they can report felt movements through its Sismos Sentidos platform. [4]

Further Reading

• Live Earthquake Tracker
• Tsunami Warnings