Minor M 3.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Ridgemark, California

What Happened

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 ml occurred on February 11, 2026, at 11:34 AM UTC (3:34 AM local time). The seismic event was centered approximately 5 km southwest of Ridgemark, California.

Location Details

The earthquake was recorded at coordinates 36.782°N, 121.412°W. The USGS reported a depth of 8 km. This is classified as a shallow earthquake; seismic events occurring at depths of less than 20 km are typically felt more distinctly at the surface than deeper events.

Impact Assessment

According to the USGS “Did You Feel It?” service, 25 people reported feeling the tremor. The event reached a Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) of 3.4. There is no tsunami advisory associated with this earthquake, and no specific alert level color was assigned in the source data.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While these events are frequently felt by residents in the immediate area, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents should be aware that aftershocks are a routine possibility following seismic activity, though they are typically smaller than the initial event.

Source

Data and attribution provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.