MAGNITUDE 2.7 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR COSO JUNCTION

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Sunday, August 23, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 23, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 23, 4:37 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.7 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR COSO JUNCTION
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled the area about 10 kilometers east of Coso Junction in Inyo County early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 1:15 a.m. PT and was centered roughly 2 kilometers beneath the surface.
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The temblor was relatively modest in strength and occurred in a region known for seismic activity. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been confirmed.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.