MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE NEAR EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Friday, September 11, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Friday, September 11, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Sep 11, 9:10 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.6 QUAKE NEAR EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 6 kilometers west of Edwards Air Force Base early Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:19 a.m. PT at a depth of 8 kilometers.
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Five people reported feeling the quake, according to USGS data. There is no immediate word on damage or impacts to the base or surrounding areas.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.