Right now
The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 76 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 1 km from here.
Reported by USGS today.
No stronger detection stands among the 8 recorded within 20 km of this point since 19 May 2026 — one other scored the same. The last comparable one was on 11 September 2026. 3 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 5 km E of Lennox, CA
USGS recorded magnitude 2.7 at a depth of 19 km.
An estimated 833,203 people live within 15 km of this point.
Nearby, since 19 May 2026
- August 3, 2026 · score 0 · 1.9 km
- September 6, 2026 · score 26 · 12.2 km
- May 19, 2026 · score 0 · 14.6 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 26 out of 100, at 83 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 26 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 83% |
| Coordinates | 33.9305, -118.3038 |
| Nearest City | Westmont (1 km) |
| Population Exposed | 833.2K within 15 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-12T07:34:56.700Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41545392 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 2.74 |
| Depth | 19.18 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Felt | 20 |
| Sig | 122 |
| Usgs Dyfi Mag | 2.74 |
| Usgs Dyfi Depth | 19.18 |
| Usgs Dyfi Felt | 20 |
| Usgs Dyfi Cdi | 3.1 |
| Usgs Dyfi CdiDescription | Weak |
| Usgs Dyfi Sig | 122 |
| Usgs Dyfi Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Dyfi Place | 5 km E of Lennox, CA |
| Usgs Dyfi Types | ,dyfi,focal-mechanism,nearby-cities,origin,phase-data,scitech-link, |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_dyfi_ci41545392","source":"usgs_dyfi","severity":"low","severityValue":16.44,"timestamp":1789198496700,"latitude":33.9305,"longitude":-118.303833333333}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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