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MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE SHAKES YOSEMITE AREA

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Sunday, August 30, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Sunday, August 30, 2026
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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 30, 7:53 PM PT
MAGNITUDE 2.7 QUAKE SHAKES YOSEMITE AREA

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 22 kilometers southeast of Yosemite Valley early Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 7:51 a.m. PT at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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No immediate reports of damage or injuries were available at this hour. The relatively modest magnitude makes significant impacts unlikely, though the temblor may have been felt by residents and visitors in the Yosemite region.

See also: MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES ONTARIO AREA · MAGNITUDE 2.8 QUAKE RATTLES SAN LEANDRO AREA

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

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