Earthquake M3.1 – 7 km NNE of Benton, California
Origin Time (UTC)
02:49:50 02.05.26
Magnitude
3.1 ml
Agency
USGS
Coordinates
37.881100°N 118.448200°W
Energy Release
0.67 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
0.02 KM
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 7 km NNE of Benton, California on May 2, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 0.67 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 0.02 km below the surface.
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