TUCSON, Ariz. – Residents in parts of Pima County may have felt a light shake early Saturday as a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 16 kilometers east-northeast of Willow Canyon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake at 2:25 a.m. local time, with a depth of about 7.4 kilometers.
According to USGS data, the tremor originated in the Santa Catalina Mountains foothills, an area northeast of Tucson known for recreational trails and rugged terrain. No damage or injuries were immediately reported, and local emergency services confirmed they had received no urgent calls related to the quake.
Light earthquakes of this size rarely cause structural issues, but they can startle residents—especially in regions where seismic events are infrequent. Experts note that Arizona, while not on a major fault line like California, does experience occasional minor tremors due to regional tectonic activity…